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Abstract
The provision of speech-language pathology (SLP) services in youth offending institutions is a relatively new field. While there is international agreement that young offenders have a high prevalence of speech, language and communication needs, there are no papers currently published that explore how SLP services are delivered in this setting. This study investigated how SLP services to young people in custody in England are being delivered, via an online survey. Findings indicate that a wide range of assessment and intervention services are being provided by experienced SLPs. The amount and method of service provision differed significantly between the individual services. Further research would be beneficial to explore the models of service provision that would be appropriate in this environment.
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1 Newly qualified SLPs are employed at band 5 in the NHS in England and Wales rising to band 8 - consultant SLP level
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Kim Turner
Kim Turner (@SLT_Kimu76) is a speech pathologist, postgraduate researcher at the University of Sheffield, UK and lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, UK.
Judy Clegg
Dr Sarah Spencer (@SSpencerSALT) is a speech pathologist and lecturer at the University of Sheffield, UK.
Sarah Spencer
Dr Judy Clegg (@JudyClegg2) is a speech pathologist and senior lecturer at the University of Sheffield, UK.