Thank you very much for the question.
Yes, I do agree. The position of AFN is that it has to be considered. I don't think corrections is the answer. As a matter of fact, corrections should treat this as a disability. I think the judges should have discretion on whether to send these people diagnosed with FASD into sentencing circles or restorative justice programs where they can repeat messaging if they have to. Putting our people, meaning the first nations people, aboriginal people, into more of a corrections mode, is not the answer.
I hope I answered your question, Ma'am.