EP 147: Fetal Alcohol Specturm Disorder and the Risk Need Responsivity model.

This week, we preview our recently published paper highlighting  FASD and the implications for those operating under the Risk-Need-Responsivity framework.  Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term used to describe a range of significant, neurodevelopmental, brain based disorders that result from prenatal alcohol exposure. FASD is a high prevalence, but under diagnosed group of disorders affecting individuals within the criminal justice system.  Our article proposes a renewed focus on applying and adapting the RNR approach to individuals with FASD in criminal justice settings. Listen for a summary and some thought provoking insights!!! Paper available below!   FASD and the RNR Model: A guide for criminal justice and forensic mental health professionals The Paragon Group The Criminologist YouTube channel!      

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Host Joseph Arvidson brings criminologist, practitioners, academics and those with lived experiences from around the world together to discuss the age old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging established correctional policy with emerging desistance models, this show illustrates how adopting a holistic lens and constantly questioning established approaches can best serves justice involved individuals.