‘How social workers can rebuild trust with Roma families and be agents of change’

By Dr Joanna Kostka and Mihai Calin Bica
Imagine receiving a letter you can’t understand, from an authority you don’t trust, about your child’s future. For many Roma families in England, this is not just a scenario – it’s their reality.
This recently published report, Come to Us in a Peaceful Way, explores the experiences of Roma families navigating the complex world of children’s services in England.
This research, a collaboration between Advicenow (formerly