Prenatal substance exposure and the criminal justice system

The behavioral and learning difficulties associated with prenatal substance exposure (PSE) persist over the life span, placing the juvenile and adult, especially those with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), at risk for criminal conduct.

This session will present a framework for understanding the brain-based developmental and behavioral difficulties of juveniles and adults affected by prenatal substance exposure, especially alcohol, and how these difficulties affect decision making and understanding consequences of behavior. Best strategies for communication with individuals with PSE will be addressed.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this session, participants will be able to:

List the four key features that are considered when an individual is diagnosed within the fetal alcohol spectrum.
Describe the impact of prenatal exposure to alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and illicit drugs on the structure and function of the developing fetal brain.
Analyze the impact of prenatal substance exposure on risk for criminal involvement.
Describe common behaviors seen in juveniles and adults affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and illicit drugs in the context of court involvement.
List three strategies for communicating effectively with a juvenile or adult affected by prenatal alcohol exposure and other substances.

Registration:

For everyone including County employees and County partners, please register by clicking on the blue registration button.

This FREE training is presented twice, once again on October 29th. Please register for the option that is most convenient for you.

For more information, please contact Asya Zaraysky: [email protected].

Prenatal substance exposure and the criminal justice system

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