Abstract

This article describes the advocacy model used by the Youth Criminal Defence Office, a program of Legal Aid Alberta situate in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. The model focussed on creating a wrap-around legal approach to young people impacted by FASD that are in conflict with the criminal and quasi-criminal law. Further, the unique staffing dynamic, purposeful training and community invovlement highlight the breadth of knowledge found within the offices and the need to take a multi-disciplinary approach to assist this client group. Last, the artilce discusses gaps in the justice continuum and makes suggestions going forward.