This document is important in that the Bara Project is not just an investigation, but a demand for action, and we hope the beginning of a series of initiatives aimed at transforming this reality. At the same time we make a call for the development of a network of persons, organizations and public institutions to continue with the work of investigation and development of new alternatives. We hope that this page can be a forum for discussion, which can broaden the ideas and alternatives proposed, and we hope that readers will send us their reflections, comments or criticisms. A Summary of Recommendations The over-representation of Romani women in Spanish prisons represents a serious failure on the part of our society and its institutions. Such failure is a direct reflection of deep-seated prejudices that find their outlet in discrimination and in social and economic exclusion, and a excessive use of punitive measures in the face of profound social problems that call for the implementation of serious measures for change.
Economic exclusion is often the starting point in processes of criminalization.
Systematic and resolute action against employment discrimination by imposing penalties for clear cases of injustice. This includes programs for tax reduction for certain activities, more flexible licensing procedures, promotion of Romani people in the waste recycling industry and actions aimed at counteracting abusive labor practices in agricultural work. The opening of channels of participation for the affected people in the re-housing programs. The adoption of firm measures against discrimination in the housing market. The use of Ethnic Monitoring programs to detect collective discrimination.