Speech and Language Therapy in a forensic setting. Jacqui Learoyd describes her contribution to a multidisciplinary team in a new prison

Jacqui is a Speech and Language Therapist at HMP Berwyn.  Hidden within the prison walls are people with various needs which are a risk to their health and wellbeing.  Jacqui works across all ages from 18 to end of life, trying to support the communication needs of this marginalised group at all stages of their prison sentence.  She has specific interests in de-escalating tense situations via communication, supporting competence in social communication and helping everyone understand that just because a person can talk, doesn’t mean that they are skilled in understanding and expression.