Communication Needs in Young People

Percentage of young people with Speech Language and Communication Needs in the Youth Justice System?

Percentage of young offenders in the community and custody identified with literacy problems?

What percentage of offenders have speaking and listening skills below the expected level for a 5 year old?

Young offenders in the community and custody with IQ less than 70?

Percentage of magistrates surveyed that said that the attitude and demeanour of a young person influences their sentencing decision to some or a great extent?

If a young person has communication difficulties you should….

The Sentencing Guidelines Council advises the court to consider the effect that speech and language difficulties might have on the ability of the young person (or any adult with them)….