The Youth Justice Program is a partnership between the South Alberta FASD Network and the Lethbridge City Police.  It was created to increase awareness and management of FASD within the Youth Justice System.  The purpose of the program is to influence change in the criminal justice system through

• mentorship
• education
• training about FASD and related effects

Main objectives:

• influence case management for youth affected by FASD
• divert youth from the system (where appropriate)
• make recommendations to the court
• identify high-risk youth and their families and connect them with appropriate services and supports
• provide community and justice system advocacy for families, schools and service partners