Focuses on how FASD is understood in different communities of practice & the impact of those understandings. We have a resource page. Check it out & follow us!
Canada
Joined September 2013
- Tweets379
- Following180
- Followers846
- Likes8
Excited for FREE FASD & Justice event coming up March 5 in Vancouver. Registration is over 100 but a few spots still left. Register ASAP athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/fasd-and-the-justice-system-transforming-practices-tickets-54734308791?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Thanks @ConversationCA for proactive and ethical journalism. Each time we can take actions to help challenge the stigma surrounding #FASD and other #disabilities it is a great step forward. You are leading by example for other news outlets. #canpoli #socialjustice
If a large number of people with a disability are involved in the justice system should we take action? Yes.
If those same people are experiencing forms of historic & ongoing systemic racism should action be taken? Yes. #TRCAction
Here's some ideas ...
theconversation.com/new-guid…
FASD Research Team retweeted
There are at least 400,000 children and young adults up to the age of 24 with disabilities in Canada. Peers can play an important role in decreasing stigma, if we start early teaching and modeling inclusion.
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
FASD Research Team retweeted
Me at the fantastic YACWA conference in Perth last week
“We don’t have a youth justice system. We have a youth aboriginal justice system.” #harryblagg #youthjustice #ufg2018
FASD Research Team retweeted
Infographic: FASD, How Common Is It? edmontonfetalalcoholnetwork.… via @EdmontonEFAN
12 steps for tangible criminal justice reform as it relates to #reconciliation in #Canada - TRC #34 and a Framework for Action on #FASD. #candpoli #disabilty #justice #evidencebasedpolicy #justicereform - check out link and please RT
theconversation.com/new-guid…
Thanks @DrBradMcKay for sharing the article.
SIDE NOTE: the image of a bare pregnant tummy & glass of wine is something we need to actively ask the media to dump in their stock shots for FASD articles. It is a dated image. One idea: we generate creative commons images to share!
Mandatory warning labels will now be required on alcohol sold in Australia and New Zealand in an effort to reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder #FASD sbs.com.au/news/pregnancy-wa…
Thanks to @vianne_timmons & @UofRegina for ongoing support for research & KT in field of #FASD research including help to launch Framework For Action on TRC Call #33. *Please RT*
Link to article includes access to Framework: theconversation.com/new-guid… #TRC #reconciliation #justice
Please RT: Looking for ideas on how to engage with the #TRC? Are you working with people with #fasd in #justice or #CriminalJustice system? This article includes 12 recommendations and a link to free Framework for Action on TRC Call to Action #34 theconversation.com/new-guid…
Our research team @UofRegina partnered w/@CanFASD released Framework for Action on #TRC Call to Action #34 that focuses on over-representation of people w/FASD in the justice system. #FASD #justice #reconciliation #canpoli
Story here + link to free report: theconversation.com/new-guid…
We hope that the current review of the Criminal Justice System in Canada will include these important issues. justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/tcjs… xitter.cf/VADisabilities/status/…
Apology sought for 'disturbing' confinement of people with #disabilities cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scot…
Please check out and RT our *OPEN ACCESS* article. This is a systematic literature review about #FASD & the Criminal Justice System. Fortunate to work with Katherine Flannigan, Jacqueline Pei & Alexandra Johnson thru @canFASD on this piece. Share widely! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Want to know more about the "Playing to Our Strengths" project and how you can use improv to help increase social connections and celebrating creativity? Check out or short video and look for us online (improvenabled.ca/) #fasd #strengths #improv
vimeo.com/224700839
Friendly reminder that you can download a strengths-based FREE resource for agencies and individuals interested in learning about how improv can be a great resource to connect people and play to our strengths! improvenabled.ca/
Thanks to everyone that has been involved in this project! Free, strengths-base resource .... #FASD meets #Improv!
improvenabled.ca
So excited: less than 24h until launch @communityimprov "Playing to Our Strengths" project! RT! #FASD #improv #arts tinyurl.com/yaevst5q
Thanks @TheAsanteCentre for sharing & thanks to everyone that attended to make the event a success. We'll share next steps soon #FASD #TRC xitter.cf/TheAsanteCentre/status…
Check out the final report from the National Symposium on FASD Justice and Reconciliation: Tough Questions, New... fb.me/yU4HAet4
We have a great plan for Int'l #FASD Day on Sept. 9-and your ipads can help! Let us know if you have an old iPad & we will plug you in! RT!
Last chance register today for free workshop on #FASD in New Brunswick! Hosting on Wednesday - join us and RT! unb.ca/cel/intervention/fasd…