Jacqui Learoyd Author

Jacqui Learoyd is a Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with adults in secure hospitals and prisons. 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 to understand that just because a person can talk, doesn’t mean that they are skilled in understanding and expression.

Karen Bryan is a Professor and Vice Chancellor at York St John University. She previously worked as a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist in a high secure setting for fifteen years. Her research interests are in communication difficulties in young offenders and in forensic populations, as well as the impact of communication difficulties on access to healthcare.