Provides Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) training for justice facility staff and support and resources for residents (inmates) suspected and diagnosed with FASD.
Service provides:
- annual Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) training for justice facility staff at Edmonton Remand Centre and Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre
- resources, in-facility FASD assessment and diagnostics, and FASD-informed release plans for residents (inmates) suspected and diagnosed with FASD
Includes:
- monthly and bi-monthly FASD Sharing Sessions for residents
- transitional mentorship / assessment supports
- follow-up support and connection to community supports upon release for residents suspected and diagnosed with FASD via in person, phone, or online
- support for referral and assistance through clinic
- connection and document assistance to government support programs
- FASD training for community and natural supports
Transitional support is provided until community connections are established and mentor is no longer the primary support person.