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Liz McQue - Chief Executive
Gypsy Traveller Awareness
- Category: Councillor Development and Governance
- Date: No current presentations
- Times: 9.30 - 4.30
Are you responsible for the gypsy traveller communities in your council? If so, this course will give participants an understanding of the legislative processes in relation to this community.
By the end of the course you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the cultural issues surrounding gypsy travellers and explain the difficulties encountered by their communities in finding lawful sites. You will be able to demonstrate what police powers may be called upon in relation to gypsy traveller encampment issues and understand the benefit of a multi-agency approach to gypsy travellers.
Programme
Who are Gypsy Travellers?
Gypsy Traveller stereotypes
Understanding Gypsy Traveller Culture
Gypsy Traveller Customs and language
Gypsy Traveller words in common use and how they can be misheard and misconstrued with serious consequences.
Gypsies and Travellers in the media
Gypsy Traveller History Timeline
Gypsy Traveller ethnicity planning and education.
Everyday problems faced by Gypsies and Travellers
Gypsy Traveller values and beliefs
Problems arising from dealing with Gypsies and Travellers
Gypsy Traveller voices
Problems taken from real life situations i.e.: Many Gypsy Travellers phoning organisations for information, not having a landline do so on mobile phones what can you do to help this situation?
Action Plan for the future
Who should attend: Councillors and officers.