Abstract

ABSTRACT Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term describing the range of neurocognitive, physical, behavioral, and learning difficulties resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. Individuals with FASD are at an increased risk, relative to those without FASD, for justice system involvement. To address this concern, the Willow Winds Support Network developed and implemented the In Reach project to provide FASD-specific services and supports to residents and staff of justice facilities in Alberta, Canada. Semi-structured interviews revealed facilitators of the project’s success, emerging outcomes, and the perceived need for FASD-specific services in justice facilities. Research, practice, and policy implications are discussed.

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