IPRT Report Launch: 'Travellers in the Irish Prison System: A qualitative study'

From the Irish Penal Reform Trust

IPRT will launch a new comprehensive report on the experiences of Travellers in the Irish prison system on Monday 19th May 2014.The launch event takes place from 10.30-12pm in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.

Travellers report_coverTravellers in the Irish Prison System: A qualitative study is the culmination of a qualitative research project, carried out by Liza Costello, including interviews with former prisoners. The comprehensive 76-page report details:

Findings from the research literature
Issues facing Travellers in the Irish prison system
Issues facing Travellers leaving prison
Supports and coping strategies in prison
Examples of good practice
Conclusion and recommendations

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see also: The Irish Mirror - Travellers 'need mentoring' in prison, report says

The Independent.ie - Travellers 'need mentoring' in jail

The Belfast Telegraph - Travellers 'need mentoring' in jail

The Sun.ie - Travellers 'need mentoring' in jail

Breaknews.ie - Jailed Travellers need tuition in prison, report claims

The Irish Times - ‘Ethnic monitoring’ needed in prisons to improve Traveller behaviour