Justice is a vital part of the conversation with FASD. Scroll below to look through important publications, articles, and information to learn more about their intersection.
Defending Access: A Toolkit for Public Defenders and Other Attorneys Representing Clients with Disabilities & Deaf Clients
FASD United supports this practical four-part toolkit designed to help public defenders, legal aid attorneys, and other legal professionals secure accommodations and modifications for clients with disabilities and clients who are Deaf. The toolkit provides step-by-step guidance to promote equitable access to legal services and strengthen advocacy throughout the legal process.
Fact Sheet: What Judges and Attorneys Should Know About FASD
ABA Resolution
FASD Screening
Identifying Youth with FASD
Listening Session Report
Tools for Success
When Someone with FASD is Arrested: Webinar
A Systematic Review: Clinical and Legal Implications and Recommendations
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bsl.2552
Implications for Court Judges
Diminished Culpability Article
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bsl.2535
FASD and the Death Penalty
FASD and Justice for Aboriginal Youth
Decolonising Justice for Aboriginal Youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum (routledge.com)