Abstract
Background: People in contact with the ‘justice’ system reportedly present with higher rates of speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) compared to the general population. The experience of people with SLCN in the justice system can be greatly impacted by interactions with police, for better or for worse, with an increased risk of negative outcomes if communication breakdown occurs.
Aims. To investigate how and for what purposes speech pathologists collaborate with police.
Methods. The systematised review involved comprehensive searching of six databases, review of the contents of two journals since 2000, forward and reverse citation searching, application of eligibility criteria during the search process, quality review, data extraction, and inductive thematic analysis.
Main Contribution. Twenty-five papers were included in the review with 14 of these published since 2017. Through thematic analysis, four broad and interrelated themes involving both existing and potential police and speech pathology collaboration were identified: (1) a lack of police knowledge concerning the impact of SLCN, (2) the urgent need for police training on how to communicate with people who have SLCN, (3) the need for greater speech pathology and police collaboration, and (4) the need for greater access to speech pathologists to assist people with SLCN in custody.
Conclusions. This review found support for speech pathology and police collaboration for training purposes and supporting people with SLCN in custody. As most existing research focused on the youth justice system there is a need for more research on adults with SLCN in custody.
Aims. To investigate how and for what purposes speech pathologists collaborate with police.
Methods. The systematised review involved comprehensive searching of six databases, review of the contents of two journals since 2000, forward and reverse citation searching, application of eligibility criteria during the search process, quality review, data extraction, and inductive thematic analysis.
Main Contribution. Twenty-five papers were included in the review with 14 of these published since 2017. Through thematic analysis, four broad and interrelated themes involving both existing and potential police and speech pathology collaboration were identified: (1) a lack of police knowledge concerning the impact of SLCN, (2) the urgent need for police training on how to communicate with people who have SLCN, (3) the need for greater speech pathology and police collaboration, and (4) the need for greater access to speech pathologists to assist people with SLCN in custody.
Conclusions. This review found support for speech pathology and police collaboration for training purposes and supporting people with SLCN in custody. As most existing research focused on the youth justice system there is a need for more research on adults with SLCN in custody.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - May 2023 |
| Event | Speech Pathology Australia 2023 National Conference - Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Australia Duration: 21 May 2023 → 24 May 2023 https://conference.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speech-pathology-australia-2023-national-conference/ https://conference.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speech-pathology-australia-2023-national-conference/program (Program) |
Conference
| Conference | Speech Pathology Australia 2023 National Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Reflect respect respond |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Hobart |
| Period | 21/05/23 → 24/05/23 |
| Other | On behalf of the Conference Planning Committee, I warmly welcome everyone to join us for the Speech Pathology Australia 2023 National Conference in Hobart. For many, the 2023 conference will be an opportunity to reunite with colleagues across the country and the globe for the first time in years. The 2023 conference will be a place for us to reconnect and share our collective enthusiasm for real and sustained progress in our profession. We look forward to you joining us as we take time to reflect on our experiences and passions, respect our resilience and diversity, and respond with energy and innovation. |
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