Justice Committee

Purpose: The Justice Working Group will identify and promote appropriate options for FASD-affected individuals (witnesses, victims, offenders, and families) involved with the youth and adult justice systems, and work with justice system personnel to increase knowledge and awareness of the impact of FASD in the court system.

In response to overwhelming requests for the Justice Committee’s 2006 CD-ROM FASD and the Justice System, the Justice Committee decided to convert the CD content to a website www.fasdjustice.on.ca.

COMPLETED WORK:

• Developed and circulated “FASD and the Justice System” CD ROM
• Launched website to inform the justice community of the impact and implications of FASD

CURRENT INITIATIVES:

• Promote www.fasdjustice.on.ca as a resource for members and users of the criminal justice and family law systems in Ontario
• Post emerging case law related to FASD for review on the website
• Research options for FASD diagnostic services for individuals in custodial settings