Identifying fetal alcohol syndrome among youth in the criminal justice system

被引：122

作者：

Fast, DK

Conry, J

Loock, CA

机构：

[1] Univ British Columbia, Youth Forens Psychiat Serv, Dept Psychiat, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H4, Canada

[2] Univ British Columbia, Youth Forens Psychiat Serv, Dept Pediat, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H4, Canada

[3] British Columbia Childrens Hosp, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada

[4] Univ British Columbia, Dept Educ Psychol & Special Educ, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada

[5] Univ British Columbia, British Columbia Childrens Hosp, Dept Pediat, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9, Canada

来源：

JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS | 1999年 / 20卷 / 05期

关键词：

fetal alcohol syndrome; justice; behavior problems; adolescents;

D O I：

10.1097/00004703-199910000-00012

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学]; C [社会科学总论]; Q98 [人类学];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 030303 ; 04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

A disproportionately large number of youth and adults with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects (FAE) seem to be coming into conflict with the legal system. Learning and behavioral difficulties associated with FAS/FAE may make them more susceptible to criminal behavior. This study determined the prevalence of FAS/FAE among youth who were remanded for a forensic psychiatric/psychological assessment. All youth remanded to a forensic psychiatric inpatient assessment unit over a 1-year period were evaluated for FAS/FAE. Of the 287 youth, 67 (23.3%) had an alcohol-related diagnosis: 3 (1.0%) had a diagnosis of FAS and 64 (22.3%) had a diagnosis of FAE. Thus, this group is disproportionately represented in the juvenile justice system, indicating the need for increased education and awareness among those in the criminal justice system involved with these youth.

引用

页码：370 / 372

页数：3

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