Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) are vulnerable to many forms of victimization. FASD is associated with cognitive deficits and a set of behaviors that may limit an individual's ability to recognize and report victimization experiences and provide testimony in judicial proceedings. Services must be established and provided to educate and train individuals with FASD, their family members, teachers, and social service workers to prevent victimization and report victimization when it occurs. Law enforcement and the judicial system also should develop systems to protect the rights of individuals with FASD who are victimized, especially when they appear as witnesses.
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