Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and the Youth Criminal Justice System: A Discussion Paper

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• Abstract
• 1. The FASD Construct
• 2. Fitness to Stand Trial
• 3. Criminal Intent
  • 3.1 The Defence of Mental Disorder
  • 3.2 General Intent
  • 3.3 Specific Intent
  • 3.4 Criminal Negligence
• 4. Proportionality
  • 4.1 Proportionality and Provincial Review Board Dispositions
  • 4.2 Chronic Unfitness
  • 4.3 Capping Provisions
  • 4.4 Duty to Provide Treatment
  • 4.5 Proportionality and Sentencing
• 5. Sentencing
  • 5.1 Identification of FASD at Sentencing
  • 5.2 FASD as an Aggravating and Mitigating Factor at Sentencing
  • 5.3 Sentencing OPtions udner the YCJA
• 6. Bridging with Social Services
• 7. For Discussion

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