Abstract

This chapter reports a systematic review of studies of the economics of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder with a focus on costs that are associated with crimes. It shows that the total cost of FASD for Canadian society is $9.4 billion per year, of which crimes account for the largest share, followed by health care, indirect costs, social services, and special education. Of the costs of FASD associated with crimes, Criminal Justice System accounts for the largest share, followed by victims of crime, and third-party. Of the cost for CJS, police services accounts for the largest share, followed by correctional services and court services.