The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of two interventions to improve the identification and management of young people with Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in the Banksia Hill Detention Centre. The two interventions are FASD screening and diagnosis; and workforce development.
Project lead:
Telethon Kids Institute
Project dates:
2014-2017
Funded by:
NHMRC Targeted Research (1072072)
Publications:
- Study protocol for screening and diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) among young people sentenced to detention in Western Australia
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and youth justice: a prevalence study among young people sentenced to detention in Western Australia
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Knowledge, attitudes, experiences and practices of the Western Australian youth custodial workforce.
Contact
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