Tag: criminal justice

  • Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)  from Birth to Age 5

    Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) from Birth to Age 5

    Learn learn to recognize early signs, understand developmental impacts, and gain practical tools to support families. This training introduces the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) on children from birth through age five. Participants will gain a broad understanding of how prenatal alcohol exposure can affect brain development, physical health, and early learning. The session…

  • FASD: Considerations for Criminal Justice Practitioners

    FASD: Considerations for Criminal Justice Practitioners

    An Introduction to Understanding FASD and Recommendations for Criminal Justice Considerations. This webinar will focus on a short history and explanation related to the overall spectrum attributed to fetal alcohol disorders. It will touch briefly upon recognition of ‘red flags’ and will touch upon what is considered and necessary in relation to a diagnosis. Focusing…

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners

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    This training will focus on a short history and explanation related to the overall spectrum attributed to fetal alcohol disorders. It will touch briefly upon recognition of ‘red flags’ and will touch upon what is considered and necessary in relation to a diagnosis. Focusing on how impactful FASD is on the justice system as a…

  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners

    Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): For Criminal Justice Practitioners

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    This training will focus on a short history and explanation related to the overall spectrum attributed to fetal alcohol disorders. It will touch briefly upon recognition of ‘red flags’ and will touch upon what is considered and necessary in relation to a diagnosis. Focusing on how impactful FASD is on the justice system as a…

  • FASD United Statement in Response to Reports on Nikolas Cruz and FASD

    While FASD United does not typically comment on specific individuals affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), due to the publicity surrounding this case the organization has issued the following statement: Nikolas Cruz admitted killing 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in February 2018, and reports indicate that his sentencing…