1. Scientific Impact
- Pioneering interdisciplinary collaborations: Foster novel interdisciplinary, transnational, and intersectoral research collaborations across academic fields (linguistics, law, speech and language therapy, criminology, paediatrics) and professionals (police, judges, lawyers, teachers, social workers, detention centre staff) on an unprecedented scale across Europe and beyond.
- Opportunities for new research: Generate future research opportunities in areas where the language needs of children and adolescents are currently under-addressed, such as in social work and youth services.
- Expansion of transnational cooperation: Promote long-term, transnational cooperation in the largely neglected area of language needs in adolescents, addressing a critical gap that has significant consequences for young populations.
- Knowledge integration and dissemination: Consolidate and disseminate knowledge about the impact of late language acquisition, which is currently dispersed across various disciplines, to create a unified understanding and approach.
Network interaction: Strengthen connections with other academic and professional networks in related fields, such as language acquisition, speech and language therapy, criminal law, and criminology, to enhance cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Platform for research funding: Establish a platform for preparing future research funding bids, particularly for consolidation grants aimed at advancing research in this area
