A systematic review of the prevalence of foetal alcohol syndrome disorders among young people in the criminal justice system

A systematic review of the prevalence of foetal alcohol syndrome disorders among young people in the criminal justice system

Given the established association between foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and risk of criminality and criminalisation, this systematic review examines the prevalence of FASD within youth justice systems. Four relevant sources were identified. Each source suggests a disproportionate prevalen...

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Main Authors: Nathan Hughes, Betony Clasby, Prathiba Chitsabesan, Huw Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Psychology
Subjects:
foetal alcohol spectrum disorders
foetal alcohol effects
foetal alcohol syndrome
youth crime
youth justice
systematic review
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311908.2016.1214213

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