Domestic Abuse Resource Pack for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities
GATE Herts, a leading Gypsy, Roma and Traveller empowerment charity, have proudly launched a groundbreaking Domestic Abuse Resource Pack. Developed in close collaboration with community members, Safer Places, Gypsy Media Company, and other specialist domestic abuse services, this pack is designed to provide vital support for Gypsy and Traveller victim/survivors and the professionals who work alongside them.
The launch took place at the Houses of Parliament, it was hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Gypsy, Travellers and Roma and chaired by Mary Kelly Foy MP, who is the chair of the APPG for Gypsies Travellers and Roma, alongside Apsana Begum MP, Chair of the APPG for Domestic Violence and Abuse. This important initiative was made possible through funding from Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Community Foundation.
What’s inside the pack?
- Three practical guides offering clear, culturally informed advice for victim/survivors and frontline professionals.
- Two powerful new videos:
- Road to Refuge – a walkthrough of a self-contained refuge designed with Gypsy and Traveller families in mind, helping to dispel fears and misconceptions about what refuge looks like.
- Domestic Abuse Explained: Voices from Gypsy & Traveller Communities – sharing real experiences and clear information to support understanding and safety
📺 Watch the videos: https://www.youtube.com/@gateherts5418
📄 Access the guides: gateherts.org.uk/resources
Public Health at Hertfordshire County Council continue to work in partnership with GATE Herts on initiatives like this, driving forward improvements in wellbeing and health outcomes for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.