Rates and implications of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among released offenders with mental disorder in Canada.
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| Title: | Rates and implications of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among released offenders with mental disorder in Canada. |
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| Authors: | Mela, Mansfield, Wall, Linnea, Buttinger, Pam, DesRoches, Andrea, Wrath, Andrew J. |
| Source: | Behavioral Sciences & the Law. Feb2022, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p144-158. 15p. 4 Charts. |
| Subjects: | Fetal alcohol syndrome, Criminal justice system, Intellectual disabilities, Mental health, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder |
| Abstract: | Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is prevalent among individuals involved in the justice system. However, many of the characteristics of justice‐involved individuals with FASD remain unknown. We assessed patients in a forensic mental health hospital (n = 26) for FASD before their release. The two objectives were to establish the prevalence of FASD in this unique environment and to describe the mental health and neurocognitive characteristics of individuals with FASD compared to patients with complex needs and those without FASD. The prevalence of FASD was 46%. We found the FASD group to have more than six impaired brain domains, greater than the other groups, and a higher prevalence of ADHD. Given the high prevalence of FASD reported in this study, along with the complexities and adversities associated with FASD and criminal justice involvement, this is a population that requires screening, assessment, and intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is prevalent among individuals involved in the justice system. However, many of the characteristics of justice‐involved individuals with FASD remain unknown. We assessed patients in a forensic mental health hospital (n = 26) for FASD before their release. The two objectives were to establish the prevalence of FASD in this unique environment and to describe the mental health and neurocognitive characteristics of individuals with FASD compared to patients with complex needs and those without FASD. The prevalence of FASD was 46%. We found the FASD group to have more than six impaired brain domains, greater than the other groups, and a higher prevalence of ADHD. Given the high prevalence of FASD reported in this study, along with the complexities and adversities associated with FASD and criminal justice involvement, this is a population that requires screening, assessment, and intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07353936 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bsl.2557 |
