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Traveller Movement Research on Shame and Reputation Damage (Communities Survey)

Thank you for considering taking part in this survey!

With this survey we want to:

-     Explore the role of men and women within Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Traveller communities and whether reputation is considered important (a) at an individual level (b) at the community level.

-     Investigate the impact and consequences of reputation damage on Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Irish Travellers.

-     Find out whether Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Irish Travellers experience harmful practices within their communities and, if they do, what forms of harmful practices take place.

-     Highlight gaps in sector knowledge and explore how more focused, culturally informed support can be delivered effectively to Romani (Gypsies), Roma and Irish Travellers experiencing abuse.

The results from this survey and interviews will be written into a scoping paper which we plan to publish later in 2025. This paper will serve as a valuable resource for sector colleagues, helping to enhance understanding and improve the support available to individuals from these communities who may require assistance.
*Please note that this is an anonymous survey, so no one will know what you have written unless you choose to share your details with us and wish to be interviewed.
This survey addresses sensitive topics, including abuse and harmful practices. We recognise that some of these topics may be distressing. If you need support, please reach out to us at women@travellermovement.org.uk or call 020 7607 2002. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please contact emergency services.
1.What is your age?(Required.)
2.What is your ethnicity?(Required.)
3.What is your gender?(Required.)
4.Where do you live in the UK?
5.In your community, how important is maintaining a good reputation?(Required.)
6.What are some examples of actions that could be seen as shameful/ damaging to a family's reputation?(Required.)
7.If someone's reputation is damaged, how would people in your community typically react? Give an example(Required.)
8.At what age did you begin to think about issues like reputation, shame, and scandal?(Required.)
9.What kinds of things were you most concerned/worried about at that age?(Required.)
10.Have you ever changed your behaviour to avoid your reputation being damaged ?(Required.)
11.Have you heard of the phrase 'So-Called Honour Based Abuse?'(Required.)
12.If yes, what does it mean to you?
13.The following are examples of forms of so-called honour based abuse.
(We acknowledge that many of these forms of abuse may be more familiar in other communities and may not be prevalent in Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller communities)

Have you heard of any of the following before?(Required.)
14.Have you heard of any of the following happening in your community?(Required.)
15.How much do you agree with this statement?
(This question asks for your level of agreement or disagreement with the statement below regarding the potential risk of so-called 'honour based abuse' within Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller communities.

This question is designed to explore perspectives on whether this is a risk for individuals from these backgrounds. It does not suggest that all members of these communities experience or condone such practices. Responses may be based on personal experience, professional knowledge, or general perceptions.)

'Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Travellers can be at risk of so-called honour-based abuse from their families or community'(Required.)
16.Would you be interested in being interviewed on this topic?
You will receive a participation voucher for your time.(Required.)
17.If yes, please leave your details below
Thank you for your participation. If any of the topics raised in this survey have affected you, please consider reaching out for support.