CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM

May 25 2025HEALTH

FASD: The Hidden Link to Legal Troubles

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a serious condition that doesn't get enough attention. It's caused by alcohol exposure before birth. People with FASD often struggle to get the help they need. This can lead them into trouble with the law. A recent study looked into this issue. It compared people with FASD who had been in legal trouble with those who hadn't. ...

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Dec 15 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Family Criminal Justice Exposure on Teen Puberty

Imagine this: today's teens are hitting puberty earlier than ever before. This trend is happening at the same time as a big expansion of the criminal legal system, which affects communities of color more than others. But is there a link between these two things? Researchers wanted to find out if family members' involvement with the criminal legal system could affect ...

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