# Alberta Program Shows Success Reducing Reoffending Among Inmates with FASD
An Alberta program designed to help inmates with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) adjust to life after release has demonstrated significantly lower reoffending rates compared to the general jail population. Of the 400 participants who have enrolled in the program since 2025, only 13 per cent have reoffended, compared to an average reoffending rate of 30 per cent among all adults leaving Alberta jails within months of release.
The program represents a targeted intervention for a specific population within the criminal justice system. FASD is a permanent condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that can affect cognitive functioning and behaviour. The substantial difference between the program participants' reoffending rate and the overall rate suggests that specialized support addressing the specific needs of inmates with FASD may be effective in reducing recidivism.
The results have been characterized as a success by observers. The program's apparent effectiveness points to the potential value of tailored rehabilitation and transition support for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions leaving the correctional system.
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