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The thesis contends that holistic, community-based treatment is preferable to carceral options fo... more The thesis contends that holistic, community-based treatment is preferable to carceral options for offenders with fetal alcohol conditions, presents emerging support for this contention, identifies barriers to the implementation of community-based treatment, and culminates with analyses of ways of influencing policy reform or of legally mandating noncarceral treatment options. Potential avenues that will be examined include: • Charter of Rights and Freedoms, s. 15, including an analysis from Eldridge, Law, and Auton, based on the duty to accommodate disabilities; • Constitution Act, 1982, s. 35 and its recognition and affirmation of such relevant treaty right as the alcohol ban, particularly as the ban operates as a contextual factor in a s. 15 Charter analysis as applied to affected treaty beneficiaries; and • Articles 23, 24 and 40 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and Article 12(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, particularly as ...

In presenting this thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a postgraduate degree fr... more In presenting this thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a postgraduate degree from the University of Saskatchewan, I agree that the Libraries of this University may make it freely available for inspection. I further agree that permission for copying of this thesis in any manner, in whole or in part, for scholarly purposes may be granted by the professor or professors who supervised my thesis work, or in their absence, by the Head of the Department or the Dean of the College in which my thesis work was done. It is understood that any copying, publication, or use of this thesis or parts thereof for financial gain shall not be allowed without my written permission. It is also understood that due recognition shall be given to me and to the University of Saskatchewan in any scholarly use which may be made of any material in my thesis.

Evidence-based Practice Guidelines for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Literacy and Le... more Evidence-based Practice Guidelines for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Literacy and Learning are derived from an inductive analysis of qualitative data collected in field research. FASD is the umbrella term for a spectrum of neurocognitive and physical disabilities caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol. Data from a sample of N=150 was collected using sharing circles with Aboriginal elders and community members; conversational interviews with parents and their children with FASD; and interviews and focus groups with professionals who support children with FASD and their families. Special protocols were followed in collaboratively planning and participating in research involving Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal research methodologies utilized are situated among emerging, multidisciplinary , qualitative research methodologies suitable for understanding the complexity of natural phenomena such as FASD. The goal of dissemination is to further translation of research findings regarding evidence-based guidelines for FASD to the clinical or practice levels, across disciplines and sectors, as well as across the life cycle, in order to prevent adverse life outcomes. Introduction The current qualitative research study explored the impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) on the lives of individuals with FASD, families, caregivers, elders, professionals and communities. FASD refers to a range of diagnoses for physical, cognitive and neurobehavioral disorders that can result from prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). FASD is an umbrella term for various diagnoses including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), partial fetal alcohol syndrome (pFAS) and alcohol related neurodevelopmental disorder (ARND) (Chudley et al., 2005). The present qualitative research study focussed on what practices and approaches worked well for individuals with FASD, their families and caregivers. The research was undertaken in partnership with elders, Aboriginal communities, and a parent led FASD Support Group, in compliance with the CIHR Guidelines for Health Research Involving Aboriginal People (Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2008). The research is an attempt to address the gap in formulating an FASD and Holistic Literacy and Learning framework, useful as guidelines for effective practice across disciplines and sectors, as well as across the life cycle. Six interrelated themes constituting FASD and Literacy and Learning Practice Guidelines emerged from an inductive analysis of participants' transcribed interview data, as well as field notes, informed by the literature review and the researcher's experiences with children diagnosed with a condition within FASD, including her three adopted children who have diagnoses within FASD. The interviews or discussions took place in Aboriginal sharing circles, family groups, professional focus groups or individual interviews.

Commission on First …, 2004

From the First Nations and Metis Justice Reform …, 2004

Commission on First …, 2004

From the First Nations and Metis Justice Reform …, 2004