The importance of screening for speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in police custody

Clare Holland; Patrick Hutchinson; Donna Peacock

doi:10.1111/hojo.12514

The importance of screening for speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in police custody

Clare Holland, Patrick Hutchinson^*, Donna Peacock

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Abstract

People who have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are more prevalent in criminal justice settings than in the wider population. Previous research focusing primarily on young people and the prison population has led to calls for early interventions and screening, particularly in youth justice settings. NHS Liaison and Diversion (L&D) referrals in a single police force region in England were screened for SLCN over a period of three months. The results indicate a need for early identification of SLCN for all age groups, and for those with no previous SLCN-related diagnoses.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	295-312
Number of pages	18
Journal	The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice
Volume	62
Issue number	3
Early online date	25 Jan 2023
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/hojo.12514
Publication status	Published - 11 Sept 2023
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

police custody
screening
speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

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