Beyond the Surface: The Hidden Spectrum of FASD in the Justice System details the relationship between Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and the justice system in Ontario. The report demonstrates how individuals with FASD continue to be overrepresented in the criminal justice system, especially youth. Without diagnoses and FASD-informed resources, individuals may get caught in the revolving door of the justice system. The report ends with a discussion of how innovative pilot programs such as the All 4 One Youth Justice Program demonstrates the critical need for specialized, community-based supports for justice-involved youth with FASD and to bridge the gap between community organizations and justice professionals. The program’s success in reducing police interactions and equipping both youth and caregivers with practical tools highlights its effectiveness in addressing the unique challenges associated with FASD.

Legally Bound: Addressing the Civil Legal Needs of Justice-Involved Ontarians reveals how unaddressed housing, employment, and other civil legal issues negatively impact the lives of justice-involved Ontarians. The findings support the development of an innovative, first-of-its kind civil legal training and education program targeting frontline staff who serve justice-involved individuals in Ontario, to break down the barriers to accessing civil justice and stop the costly cycle of collateral justice consequences.