Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Courts: How England and Wales Could Benefit From Following an Australian Model DOI Open Access

Geoff Hill,

Felicity Gerry KC,

Paula Herlihen

et al.

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Abstract Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a set of symptoms and signs that may follow from exposure the unborn child to during pregnancy. Characterised by cognitive behavioural impairments, one secondary outcome FASD, encounters with criminal justice system (CJS). In some countries, for example, England Wales, it seems likely many cases are missed at this point and, thus, courts risk making unsafe judgements. We could learn lot countries where services generally more used dealing FASD. Australia such country.

Language: Английский

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the Courts: How England and Wales Could Benefit From Following an Australian Model DOI Open Access

Geoff Hill,

Felicity Gerry KC,

Paula Herlihen

et al.

Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Abstract Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a set of symptoms and signs that may follow from exposure the unborn child to during pregnancy. Characterised by cognitive behavioural impairments, one secondary outcome FASD, encounters with criminal justice system (CJS). In some countries, for example, England Wales, it seems likely many cases are missed at this point and, thus, courts risk making unsafe judgements. We could learn lot countries where services generally more used dealing FASD. Australia such country.

Language: Английский

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