Mark Hennahan

Mark Hennahan, a law professor at the University of Auckland specializing in youth justice and neuroscience, discusses the critical role of youth courts for neurodiverse individuals. He highlights how these courts can help divert young people from deeper criminal pathways and recalls a troubling case of wrongful imprisonment linked to fetal alcohol syndrome. Hennahan emphasizes the necessity for courts to adapt their communication, better recognize neurodiverse needs, and implement support systems instead of solely punitive measures.