Working With Adults With Communication Difficulties in Criminal - A Practical Guide for Speech and Language Therapists

This book offers guidance for speech and language therapists and other professionals who are either working in a Criminal Justice Setting, or who are interested to know more about this dynamic and rewarding client group.

Sommario

1. Crime and who commits crime 2. How does the criminal justice system work? 3. Investigations, interviews and court 4. Detention and progress through the criminal justice system 5. Assessment of communication 6. Speech and language therapy intervention 7. The changing needs of the criminal justice system (CJS) population 8. Final thoughts and practical information 9. Appendices

Info autore

Jacqui Learoyd is a speech and language therapist with experience of working with adults in secure hospitals and prisons. Jacqui works across all ages from 18 to end of life, trying to support the communication needs of this marginalised group at all stages of their criminal justice journey. She has specific interests in de-escalating tense situations via communication, supporting competence in social communication and helping everyone to understand that just because a person can talk, it doesn’t mean that they are skilled in understanding and expression.
Karen Bryan is a professor and Vice-Chancellor at York St John University. She previously worked as a consultant speech and language therapist in a high-secure setting for 15 years. Her research interests are in communication difficulties in young offenders and in forensic populations, as well as the impact of communication difficulties on access to health care.

Riassunto

This book offers guidance for speech and language therapists and other professionals who are either working in a Criminal Justice Setting, or who are interested to know more about this dynamic and rewarding client group.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Karen Bryan, Jacqui Learoyd, Jacqui Bryan Learoyd
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2023
• EAN: 9781032265322
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3226532-2
• Pagine: 374
• Serie: Working With
• Categorie: Saggistica > Psicologia, esoterismo, spiritualità, antroposofia > Psicologia applicata; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Diritto > Diritto penale, diritto processuale penale, criminologia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia teorica; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Penology, MEDICAL / Audiology & Speech Pathology, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Speech & language disorders & therapy, Offenders, Offenders / Criminals