Arrest and Conviction
How to avoid – plan ahead! The landmark study by Ann Streisguth conducted in 1996 of 661 individuals with FASD of all ages found that 40% of the people in her study experienced trouble with the law, and over 40% had experienced inappropriate sexual behavior.
- FASD Tips for Parents and Caregivers note tips #19 and #20
- Prevent Your Child From Becoming a Sexual Offender
- Provide instruction in how to react if arrested to the individual with FASD and provide them with a card to give to police
- NOFAS Webinar: When Someone with an FASD is Arrested: What You Need to Know
Getting Health Records from the DOC
Legal Resources
Accommodations in Jail or Prison
Individuals with FASD and the Courts – What Social Workers Need to Know
Jail/Prison Release plans
