CONTENTS


Communication assistance in the criminal justice sector


The Cloak of Competence: Understanding hidden communication barriers Common barriers in criminal justice interviews


Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients Cultural diversity


Preparing for your meeting or court attendance Assisting people with little or no speech Understanding people with unclear speech Information processing


Trauma-informed strategies Sensory overload


Memory issues – achieving reliable evidence


Time matters – constructing chronological narrative References and resources


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