Sam Worrall
@boater-sam.bsky.social
Liveaboard Boater with a nomadic soul. Just lost my faithful hound. Advocate for travelling communities. Criminal Justice Policy Officer at FFT.
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My page my views!
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If you’re in London on 28 May, why not come along to Foyles for a panel on New Romani writing, with Damian Le Bas, Karen Downs-Barton, and myself? Register 👇
www.foyles.co.uk/events/new-r...
www.foyles.co.uk/events/new-r...
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April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
If you’re in London on 28 May, why not come along to Foyles for a panel on New Romani writing, with Damian Le Bas, Karen Downs-Barton, and myself? Register 👇
www.foyles.co.uk/events/new-r...
www.foyles.co.uk/events/new-r...
It's June, and that means it's Gypsy Roma Traveller history month...check out our resources for education settings and for prisons here...
Happy Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025!🎉
📚We've put together useful resources to help you mark and celebrate GRTHM, whether you're in the classroom, at work, or simply want to raise awareness.
Take a look: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/gypsy-r...
📚We've put together useful resources to help you mark and celebrate GRTHM, whether you're in the classroom, at work, or simply want to raise awareness.
Take a look: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/gypsy-r...
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month 2025 resources now live - Friends, Families and Travellers
We’re excited to announce our Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM) materials are now live! Friends, Families and Travellers’ theme for this year is “Gypsy, Roma and Traveller ‘Heroes’ Month...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It's June, and that means it's Gypsy Roma Traveller history month...check out our resources for education settings and for prisons here...
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Yet more evidence that children in YOIs in England are spending too much time in their cell and not getting access to the education they're entitled to.
Worth looking at why Parc seems to be performing so much better on this metric than other YOIs.
Worth looking at why Parc seems to be performing so much better on this metric than other YOIs.
Revealed: Children in prisons in England are typically being kept in their cells for about 20 hours a day and receiving less than 15 hours of education per week.
Our press release: howardleague.org/news/reveale...
Our press release: howardleague.org/news/reveale...
April 7, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Yet more evidence that children in YOIs in England are spending too much time in their cell and not getting access to the education they're entitled to.
Worth looking at why Parc seems to be performing so much better on this metric than other YOIs.
Worth looking at why Parc seems to be performing so much better on this metric than other YOIs.
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Delighted to join @bigissue.com as a new ambassador ! I'm a big fan & have been for a long time . We're in a fight & one of the things that's not being joined up at the moment is how poverty is intrinsically linked with climate breakdown– looking forward to communicating that & more in my new role .
April 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Delighted to join @bigissue.com as a new ambassador ! I'm a big fan & have been for a long time . We're in a fight & one of the things that's not being joined up at the moment is how poverty is intrinsically linked with climate breakdown– looking forward to communicating that & more in my new role .
People actually standing up and speaking out against what our government continues to support....
Ugly scenes as cops turn violent AGAIN against peaceful protesters in London
People came out in central London in support of the Palestine Action Filton 18 - currently being held by the state for daring to stand up against Israel.
But cops decided to get handsy.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
People came out in central London in support of the Palestine Action Filton 18 - currently being held by the state for daring to stand up against Israel.
But cops decided to get handsy.
www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
Ugly scenes as cops turn violent AGAIN against peaceful protesters in London
Ugly scenes as cops turn violent AGAIN against peaceful protesters in London from Canary on 28 March 2025
www.thecanary.co
March 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
People actually standing up and speaking out against what our government continues to support....
Happy Friday...... what a beauty!
A Late Iron Age copper alloy hinged neck ring inlaid with coloured glass
Found in 1889 on the Isle of Portland in #Dorset
Although its original context is unknown, it remains an exceptional piece of Durotrigian bling 🤩
© Trustees of the British Museum: 1889,0715.1
#FindsFriday
Found in 1889 on the Isle of Portland in #Dorset
Although its original context is unknown, it remains an exceptional piece of Durotrigian bling 🤩
© Trustees of the British Museum: 1889,0715.1
#FindsFriday
March 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Happy Friday...... what a beauty!
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The introduction of tougher policing powers harms the ability of the #GRT community to continue a nomadic way of life, free from discrimination and arbitrary treatment.
📧Email your MP today to repeal Part 4 of the Crime & Policing Bill bit.ly/41KxtDA
@fft.bsky.social
📧Email your MP today to repeal Part 4 of the Crime & Policing Bill bit.ly/41KxtDA
@fft.bsky.social
Part 4 No More - Friends, Families and Travellers
Parliament is currently debating a new Crime and Policing Bill. As the Bill makes its way through Parliament, there is a chance to repeal Part 4 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act (PCSC) ...
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March 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The introduction of tougher policing powers harms the ability of the #GRT community to continue a nomadic way of life, free from discrimination and arbitrary treatment.
📧Email your MP today to repeal Part 4 of the Crime & Policing Bill bit.ly/41KxtDA
@fft.bsky.social
📧Email your MP today to repeal Part 4 of the Crime & Policing Bill bit.ly/41KxtDA
@fft.bsky.social
And what about people with low literacy? People we spoke to in prisons from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities talked about how requests were ignored and never mentioned or brushed off, or even joked about.
There needs to be more staff and more supportive staff!
There needs to be more staff and more supportive staff!
Our report ‘Easier said than done: resolving prisoner requests’, published today, reveals how hard it is for prisoners to get basic things done in jail.
Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...
And media release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/inabili...
Read the report: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmipris_repo...
And media release: hmiprisons.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/inabili...
March 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
And what about people with low literacy? People we spoke to in prisons from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities talked about how requests were ignored and never mentioned or brushed off, or even joked about.
There needs to be more staff and more supportive staff!
There needs to be more staff and more supportive staff!
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🌟WE'RE AQS ACCREDITED!🌟
FFT is really pleased to announce its Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation—the only advice agency-specific, independently audited quality standard in the voluntary sector.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-awa...
FFT is really pleased to announce its Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation—the only advice agency-specific, independently audited quality standard in the voluntary sector.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-awa...
FFT awarded AQS accreditation - Friends, Families and Travellers
Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation, a nationally recognised benchmark for excellence in advice...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
March 6, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌟WE'RE AQS ACCREDITED!🌟
FFT is really pleased to announce its Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation—the only advice agency-specific, independently audited quality standard in the voluntary sector.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-awa...
FFT is really pleased to announce its Advice Quality Standard (AQS) accreditation—the only advice agency-specific, independently audited quality standard in the voluntary sector.
More: www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/fft-awa...
Our theme for 2025 is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller 'Heroes' "Who inspires you?", where we ask you to help us celebrate the incredible people who make up Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller, New Traveller Showmen, and Liveaboard Boater communities.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month - Friends, Families and Travellers
Every June since 2008, people from across the UK have celebrated Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM). Through celebration, education and raising awareness, Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Histor...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
March 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Our theme for 2025 is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller 'Heroes' "Who inspires you?", where we ask you to help us celebrate the incredible people who make up Romany Gypsy, Roma, Irish Traveller, New Traveller Showmen, and Liveaboard Boater communities.
www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
www.gypsy-traveller.org/grthm/
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Did you know that 92% of local authorities don't own or manage any transit sites or pitches? 🚐
Our research shows that even when sites do exist, there can be hidden charges, extra costs, and 'no return' periods after as little as 14 days.
Read:
Our research shows that even when sites do exist, there can be hidden charges, extra costs, and 'no return' periods after as little as 14 days.
Read:
New Report: FOI reveals devastating lack of transit site provision - Friends, Families and Travellers
Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released a report on the current transit provision for Gypsies and Travellers, after Freedom of Information requests sent to 382 local authorities…
www.gypsy-traveller.org
February 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Did you know that 92% of local authorities don't own or manage any transit sites or pitches? 🚐
Our research shows that even when sites do exist, there can be hidden charges, extra costs, and 'no return' periods after as little as 14 days.
Read:
Our research shows that even when sites do exist, there can be hidden charges, extra costs, and 'no return' periods after as little as 14 days.
Read:
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Join us on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 11am for the launch of our co-developed resources on voter registration and the voting process for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities!
Book online tickets now:
Book online tickets now:
A walkthrough of resources and the voting process
Join us on 20th March 2025 for the launch of voter resources, co-developed with Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Join us on Thursday 20th March 2025 at 11am for the launch of our co-developed resources on voter registration and the voting process for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities!
Book online tickets now:
Book online tickets now:
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Have you lived in temporary accommodation or on a transit site in the last 12 months? 🚐
We want to hear about your experiences!
Complete our survey for a chance to win a £20 shopping voucher:
We want to hear about your experiences!
Complete our survey for a chance to win a £20 shopping voucher:
Transit site Project Community Members Survey
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March 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Have you lived in temporary accommodation or on a transit site in the last 12 months? 🚐
We want to hear about your experiences!
Complete our survey for a chance to win a £20 shopping voucher:
We want to hear about your experiences!
Complete our survey for a chance to win a £20 shopping voucher:
Interested in creating a fairer justice system?
Alongside The Law Friends Society, we have put together a free training seminar on Gypsy and Traveller people's experiences of the Criminal Justice System, including recommendations for better support.
Watch:
vimeo.com/1021364535
Alongside The Law Friends Society, we have put together a free training seminar on Gypsy and Traveller people's experiences of the Criminal Justice System, including recommendations for better support.
Watch:
vimeo.com/1021364535
Gypsy & Traveller People in the Criminal Justice System - Sam Worrall - Autumn 2024
Sam Worrall is a live-aboard boater and New Traveller with 25 years of personal experience living among New Travellers. She works with non-governmental organisations…
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March 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Interested in creating a fairer justice system?
Alongside The Law Friends Society, we have put together a free training seminar on Gypsy and Traveller people's experiences of the Criminal Justice System, including recommendations for better support.
Watch:
vimeo.com/1021364535
Alongside The Law Friends Society, we have put together a free training seminar on Gypsy and Traveller people's experiences of the Criminal Justice System, including recommendations for better support.
Watch:
vimeo.com/1021364535
If you have not seen our report on young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people's experiences of the CJS....find it here.....
www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/trapped...
www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/trapped...
Trapped in the Turnstile: Young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people’s experiences of the criminal justice system - Friends, Families and Travellers
Featured image is a group collage by Romany people from one of the prisons visited for the project. Today, Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) released ‘Trapped in the turnstile: Understanding the ...
www.gypsy-traveller.org
March 6, 2025 at 10:58 AM
If you have not seen our report on young Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people's experiences of the CJS....find it here.....
www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/trapped...
www.gypsy-traveller.org/news/trapped...