Invisible fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the justice system.
2010
DVD
A heartfelt examination of life with FASD and the fruther challenges that this disorder presents within the justice system. In this video, a handfull of legal professionals and psychological experts expose the myths and realities of FASD and explain how best to work with clients who suffer from it in terms of conflict with the law, sentencing, support mechanisms, and facilitating future success. The video also features testimony from three individuals with FASD, who share their personal experiences with the disorder, their struggles within the justice system and how they've sought to rebuild their lives.
Item Details
Description:
- 1 videodisc (26 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- polychrome
- digital
- optical
- video file
- DVD video
Target Audience Note: Canadian Home Video Rating: Not rated.
Other Title: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and the justice system
Notes:
- Videorecording not viewed.
- "Native Counselling Services of Alberta".
- Canadiana.
- Law and government.
- No credits provided.
- Licensed for public performance.
Control Number: 856802
Publisher: Edmonton : Bearpaw Media Productions, [2010]Subjects:
- Children of prenatal alcohol abuse -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Canada.
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders -- Patients -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Canada.
- Justice, Administration of -- Social aspects -- Canada.
- Offenders with mental disabilities -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Canada.
- People with mental disabilities and crime -- Canada.
Genre: Video recordings.
Other Authors: Native Counselling Services of Alberta.