Guidance

Speech, language and communication needs in the youth justice system

How to work with children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in England. Guidance for practitioners and managers in the youth justice system.

• From: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
• Published: 22 October 2015

Applies to England and Wales

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Practice advice: speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in the youth justice system

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We recognise that this document refers to ‘young people’ instead of children which is not in line with Child First principles.

This guidance will help you consider how SLCN may affect a child’s ability to engage and comply with the requirements placed upon them. It will also identify some useful approaches to help you tackle this issue.

Joint guidance by the Youth Justice Board (YJB) and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Published 22 October 2015