ORCID
- Kitty Lymperopoulou: 0000-0003-0796-5027
Abstract
In dominant public, political and media narratives of Gypsy and Traveller communities, they have often been associated with criminality, deviance, violence, idleness and reluctance to assimilate into settled society. A discourse of othering predicated on negative stereotypes further affect their marginalisation and social exclusion. This empirical article critically examines reflections on, and responses to, these dominant narratives among practitioners who have engaged with Gypsy and Travellers operationally and strategically, in relation to crime and criminal justice. We find evidence of compliance with dominant narratives which include perceptions that deny and minimise experiences of victimisation and racism, while also suggesting a predisposition to criminality and violence among Gypsy and Travellers.
Publication Date
2024-11-29
Publication Title
Criminology and Criminal Justice
ISSN
1748-8966
Keywords
Crime and justice, Discourse, Gypsy and Travellers
Recommended Citation
Booth, R., Koral, K., & Lymperopoulou, K. (2024) '“It’s not because they’re Gypsy”: Practitioners perspectives of Gypsies, Travellers and Crime and Justice', Criminology and Criminal Justice, . Available at: 10.1177/17488958241300231
