What is your perception of the Gypsy and Traveller communities? Is it a positive or negative one? It is an unfortunate fact that the Gypsy and Traveller communities are discriminated against in the UK. In this episode, Mike speaks to Violet Cannon, the CEO of the York Travellers Trust and Chase, a 14-year-old traveller who lives in York and has been learning Maths and English skills through the York Travellers Trust alongside his roofing career with his father. The two guests speak to the ‘Together With Young People’ host Mike about the challenges they face in everyday life. 

Discussion points:

• What happens with Gypsy children and their education

• Is there any kickback from the education systems or schools on how Gypsy children are educated?

• Chase flips the interview and starts asking his own questions

• Learning life skills at the York Travellers Trust (YTT)

• Police history with Gypsies

• What police relationships are like nowadays with Gypsies

• What can the police do to bridge the gaps with Gypsies at the local level?

• Why you shouldn’t be putting all Gypsies in the same category

• How YTT helps the community

Useful links

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