Actions and Commitments

Call to Action # 34: Justice (25-42)

Establishment of special court for people with FASD

February 3, 2019

FASD programs and services are administered and delivered as part of Healthy Child program. No specifics available 

Establishment of a special court to focus specifically on people with FASD.  The court, which is expected to open at the end of February and sit one day a week, is an extension of the original youth program. It will have judges with an understanding about the complexities of the disorder as well as support workers to advise and connect sufferers with community programs. There will be a smaller, quieter courtroom with fewer distractions and visual images will be used to make sure offenders understand what’s going on.

It will also help obtain a medical diagnosis for anyone who shows signs of having the brain injury