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

<p>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!  </p> <p><a title= "FASD and the RNR Model: A guide for criminal justice and forensic mental health professionals" href= "https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.689837/full"> FASD and the RNR Model: A guide for criminal justice and forensic mental health professionals</a></p> <p><a title="The Paragon Group" href= "https://theparagongroupllc.com/">The Paragon Group</a></p> <p><a title="The Criminologist YouTube channel! " href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw1d_twLd7CdnDgS7amNpuQ">The Criminologist YouTube channel!</a></p> <p>     </p>