The fragility of professional competence : a preliminary account of child protection practice with Romani and Traveller children in England

Allen, D; Riding, SA

Abstract

Romani and Traveller children in England are much more likely to be taken into state care than the majority population, and the numbers are rising. Between 2009 and 2016 the number of Irish Travellers in care has risen by 400% and the number of Romani children has risen 933%. The increases are not consistent with national trends, and when compared to population data, suggest that Romani and Traveller children living in the UK could be 3 times more likely be taken into public care than any other child.

Citation

Allen, D., & Riding, S. (2018). The fragility of professional competence : a preliminary account of child protection practice with Romani and Traveller children in England

• Report Type: Project Report
• Online Publication Date: Jan 24, 2018
• Publication Date: Jan 24, 2018
• Deposit Date: Feb 27, 2018
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 27, 2018
• Publisher URL: http://www.errc.org/article/the-fragility-of-professional-competence-a-preliminary-account-of-child-protection-practice-with-romani-and-traveller-children-in-england/4621
• Related Public URLs: http://www.errc.org/index
• Additional Information: Additional Information : Cover photograph copyright to Ciara Leeming - see document for details.; Corporate Creators : European Roma Rights Centre; Projects : The Fragility of Professional Competence: A Preliminary Account of Child Protection Practice with Romani and Traveller Children in England; Grant Number: NURB10