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18. References

The Advocate’s Gateway, Responding to communication needs in the justice system www.theadvocatesgateway.org

British Psychological Society (2006) Assessment of capacity in adults: interim guidance for psychologists, British Psychological Society Professional Practice Board, Assessment of Capacity Guidelines Group.

Brooker, C., Sirdifield, C., Blizard, R., Maxwell-Harrison, D., Tetley, D., Moran, P., Pluck, G., Chafer, A., Denney, D. & Turner, M. (2011) An investigation into the prevalence of mental health disorder and patterns of health service access in a probation population. Lincoln: University of Lincoln.

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Chitsabesan, P., Kroll, L., Bailey, S., Kenning, C., Sneider, S., MacDonald, W. and Theodosiou, L. (2006) ‘Mental health needs of young offenders in custody and in the community’ The British Journal of Psychiatry, 188, 534-540.

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Crew, M., & Ellis, N. (2008). Speech and Language Therapy within Bradford Youth Offending Team: Report outlining the findings of a 6 month pilot project examining the Speech and Language needs of the clients of Bradford Youth Offending Team.

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Department of Health (2009) The Bradley Report, London: Department of Health.

Emerson, E., Hatton, C., Robertson, J.,  Roberts, H., Baines, S., Evison, F., & Glover, G. (2011) People with learning Disabilities in England 2011, London: Improving Health and Lives: Learning Disabilities Observatory.

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Fazel, S., Doll, H., Langstrom, N. (2008) Mental Disorders Among Adolescents in Juvenile Detention and Correctional Facilities: A Systematic Review and Metaregression Analysis of 25 Surveys, Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 47 (9), 1010-19.

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Harrington, R. and Bailey, S., with Chitsabesan, P., Kroll, L., Macdonald, W., Sneider, S., Kenning, C., Taylor, G., Byford, S., and Barrett, B. (2005) Mental Health Needs and Effectiveness of Provision for Young Offenders in Custody and in the Community, London: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales.

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