2006V - The emerging role of SLP in management of cognitive-communication disorders in the criminal justice system

This session is developed by, and presenters invited by, Acquired Cognitive Communication Disorders. There is a high prevalence of brain injury among youth and adults in the criminal justice system internationally. The cognitive-communication impairments associated with brain injury can be both a risk factor for justice involvement and recidivism, as well as barrier to successful community reintegration. This session will focus on the emerging role of speech language pathologists with this underserved population, which may include assessment and intervention, however, may also include advocacy, and training and education of front-line staff and justice professionals. Additional factors such as providing trauma-responsive care will also be discussed.