正義諮詢委員會
Justice Advisory Committee
正义咨询委员会
职责：FASD联合正义咨询委员会负责解决与胎儿酒精谱系障碍（FASD）相关的法律体系问题，旨在提高法官、律师和其他司法专业人员对患有FASD的人士在与司法系统互动时所面临挑战的认识，并倡导实施适当的调整和干预措施。正义咨询委员会还应向FASD联合董事会和工作人员就与FASD相关的司法问题和改革提供建议和意见。
委员会类型：咨询型
汇报对象：FASD联合董事会
工作人员关系：当需要时，首席执行官应为委员会提供支持人员。
委员会组成：正义咨询委员会最多有15名成员，包括非董事会成员，由FASD联合董事会成员和/或其代表担任主席。非董事会成员由FASD联合工作人员和/或董事会成员，或其他正义咨询委员会成员招募，并经正义咨询委员会主席和董事会批准，应包括如下专业人士：法官、检察官、辩护律师、执法人员、社工、缓刑监督官、心理健康及其他为FASD患者提供诊断或其他支持的专业人士、FASD专家以及有FASD经历的人士。
角色与职责：
关注意识提升
· 向司法系统的法律和其他专业人员教育有关FASD的特征和影响，包括决策困难、冲动行为以及理解法律程序的挑战，这可能导致法庭上对行为的误解。就司法相关问题向董事会、工作人员和委员会提供建议。
政策制定：
· 在司法体系内制定针对FASD患者的特定政策和程序，例如专门的筛查工具、替代性量刑选项以及获得适当支持服务的途径，并向FASD联合政策委员会和董事会提出建议。
与其他组织的合作：
· 与FASD倡导团体、心理健康提供者和社会服务机构等组织合作，确保涉及司法系统的FASD患者获得全面支持。
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Justice Advisory Committee
Purpose: The FASD United Justice Advisory Committee is charged with addressing issues related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) within the legal system, aiming to raise awareness among judges, lawyers, and other justice professionals about the challenges individuals with FASD face when interacting with the justice system, and advocating for appropriate accommodations and interventions to be implemented. The Justice Advisory Committee shall also provide advice and recommendations to the Board of Directors and to the staff of FASD United concerning FASD-related justice issues and reform.
Type of Committee: Advisory
Reports to: FASD United Board of Directors
Staff Relationship: The Chief Executive Officer shall provide support staff to the Committee when requested.
Committee Composition: The Justice Advisory Committee shall have up to 15 members, including non-Board members, and is chaired by a FASD United Board member and/or their designee. Non-board members shall be recruited to serve by FASD United staff and/or Board members, or other Justice Advisory Committee membersand shall be approved by the chairs of the Justice Advisory Committeeand the Board of Directors and shall include such professionals as: judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement officers, social workers, probation officers, mental health and other professionals who provide diagnostic or other support to those living with FASD,FASD Experts, and those with living with FASD.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Focus on awareness
· Educates legal and other professionals in the justice system about the characteristics and impacts of FASD, including difficulties with decision-making, impulsivity, and challenges understanding legal proceedings, which can lead to misinterpretations of behavior in court. Provides advice to the board, staff and committees regardingjustice related issues.
Policy development:
· Develops policies and procedures within the justice system that are specifically tailored to individuals with FASD, such as specialized screening tools, alternative sentencing options, and access to appropriate support services and makes recommendations to the FASD United Policy Committee and the Board of Directors.
Collaboration with other organizations:
· Collaborates with organizations like FASD advocacy groups, mental health providersand social service agencies to ensure comprehensive support for individuals with FASD involved in the legal system.
Service on this committee is on a volunteer basis and will be assigned to the committee by referral with approval from the board of directors.
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