FASD Court Coach Program
To provide court support for individuals with FASD in the judicial system in the Mackenzie Region
Goals of the program:
Provide direct outreach on court days
Enable clients to connect with other judicial services
Advocate, when needed, within the judicial system
Communicate client judicial needs to their FASD program coach
Court Coach Worker: Val Kipling
Ph #: 780-502-0523
Val@nwr-fasd.ab.ca
About the Court Coach Program
The NWR FASD Court Coach Program is the first of its kind designed within the Alberta FASD networks specifically for individuals with FASD involved in the Canadian judicial system. This program was developed in hopes to address the disproportionate representation of individuals with FASD in the judicial system and to bridge the gaps in service our clients face. So far, we have seen many benefits from this program, both to the clients and to the community. We hope to continue developing this program to ensure all our clients have access to the tools and support necessary to navigate the judicial system.