How do you envision your research contributing to the broader field or addressing real-world issues? Our research provides: Insights into the extent of FASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions within the juvenile justice system Evidence for use in submissions to Royal Commissions, Senate Inquiries, federal and state legislative reform Information for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders about the urgent need for targeted assessment processes, interventions and support services for individuals affected by FASD in detention settings Evidence for education of justice professionals and developing more effective strategies in identifying, managing, and supporting youth with FASD, thereby improving outcomes and, ultimately, reducing recidivism rates Opportunities for discussions and the development of new knowledge about cultural understandings of disability - important for the engagement and uptake of health interventions and treatments Avenues for the development of new and innovative ways to work with Indigenous (and child protection) justice-involved children, young people and their families and communities globally- a real- world global issue for Indigenous people Contributions to wider fields such as health, health care and education services and systems The evidence from our research is already contributing to addressing real-world issues within Australia through these and other means. Our research also reaches beyond Australia. One example is that this work was able to be given as evidence to the Waitangi Tribunal of Aotearoa New Zealand to argue for improved and equitable services for Māori in Aotearoa NZ living with FASD. It has also helped researchers gain a grant to replicate the work in New Zealand. Sadly, however, there is still a long way to go, including in the juvenile justice setting in which this research was originally conducted.
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