Fetal alcohol syndrome : implications for Correctional Service

Boland, Fred J. (Added Author). Correctional Service Canada. Research Branch. (Added Author).

Record details

Physical Description: iii, 92 p. ; 28 cm.
Publisher: Ottawa, Ont. : Research Branch, Corporate Development, Correctional Service Canada, 1998.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 83-91).

Formatted Contents Note:

Executive summary -- pt. 1. Background. pt. 2. Course and consequences. pt. 3. FAS/ FAE in the criminal justice system. Screening and diagnosis -- Maternal drinking history -- Physical features -- Cognitive functioning -- Social and behavioral functioning -- Issues in identification and diagnosis -- Recommendations -- Institutional management and rehabilitation programs -- Awareness and management -- Recommendations -- Rehabilitation programs -- Recommendations -- Risk management and aftercare -- Recommendations -- Final comments.