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Individuals with an FASD are involved with the criminal justice system at an alarming rate. Youth and adults with an FASD have a form of brain damage that may make it difficult for them to stay out of trouble with the law.50% of adolescents and adults displayed inappropriate sexual behavior
60% of people with an FASD have a history of trouble with the law [3]
50% of individuals with an FASD have a history of confinement in a jail, prison, residential drug treatment facility, or psychiatric hospital [4]
61% of adolescents with an FASD experienced significant school disruptions.Issues Related to FASD and theCriminal Justice System:
Diminished capacity: they may find it difficult todistinguish right from wrong, understand consequences or form intent
https://www.mofas.org/2014/05/fasd-a...ustice-system/Research shows that individuals with an FASD have specific types of brain
damage that may cause them to get involved in criminal activity. Youth with an FASD are especially at high risk of getting into trouble with the law.
Lack of impulse control and trouble thinking of future consequences of current behavior.
Difficulty planning,connecting cause and effect, empathizing, taking responsibility, delaying gratification or making good judgments.
Tendency towardexplosive episodes.
Vulnerability to peer pressure (e.g., may commit a crime to please their friends).
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The average age children with an FASD begin having trouble with the law.[
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