Alberta program helping inmates with FASD adjust to life beyond bars hailed a success
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The Alberta program's success in reducing recidivism rates among FASD participants highlights the critical need for targeted interventions in the justice system to address the complex needs of individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. This achievement underscores the potential for evidence-based programs to drive meaningful change in rehabilitation outcomes. The program's results also have broader implications for the development of effective strategies to address FASD in correctional settings nationwide.
On average, 30 per cent of adults leaving an Alberta jail re-offend within months — but of the 400 FASD program participants who've enrolled since 2025, only 13 per cent have.
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