Peak Support Services
The Youth Justice Program and the Peak FASD Adult Justice have now united to form the FASD Justice program in a partnership between Peak Support Services, the South Alberta FASD Network and the Lethbridge City Police.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Program accepts referrals of potential clientele/ individuals from other Network agencies, police, lawyers, legal services, courts, etc.
The program was created to increase awareness and management of FASD within the Justice System.
The purpose of the program is to influence change in the criminal justice system through;
- Intake and case planning
- mentorship
- education
- training
- communication with police, lawyers, legal services, other agencies, partners and courts
Additionally, the program will;
- Advocate on behalf of the best interest of the client with all parties
- Make referrals to community agencies, and Network with partners for individual client needs as required
- Collaborate with Network Partners on service delivery, collective impact, community awareness and advocacy
- Provide Training & Presentations for community agencies, Network partners, etc. on FASD and the legal process, community impact
- Actively engage in Network committees
Funding for this program provided by
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