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Youth Fire Starters
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REFERRAL AGENCY GUIDELINES
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The consequences of juvenile fire-setting can be tragic and costly. In a
typical year, fires set by children
and youth claim the lives of approximately 300 people and have destroyed
over billions of dollars worth of property. Children are the predominant
victims of these fires, accounting for 85 of every 100 lives lost.
A thorough understanding of juvenile fire-setting, including why children
and youth set fires, is key to curbing this destructive behavior. |
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MISSION STATEMENT |
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Partnerships for Youth at Risk
provide intervention, diversion,
education & prevention to youth
and their families experiencing
problems with fire-setting and
other high risk activities. |
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Monthly Mandated Program
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Referring Agencies - State-Wide:
Fire Departments, Police Departments, Department of
Juvenile Justice Services, Department of Child and
Family Services, School Districts, Counselors & Family Therapists, are all
considered Referring Agencies.
After a Referring Agency has sent in a completed Referral Form, incident
report and additional documentation
to the program, parents or the legal guardians will receive a letter from us
called a First Notice; this notice will
explain how they register for classes. All registration is completed on-line
at the website listed on the reverse
page.
Referrals:
All agencies must send a referral
prior to the child being registered for
the program. A complete
referral package is required for registration; completed referrals form and
copy of Incident or
Arrest Report is required. An electronic copy of the referral form can be
e-mailed to the agency
(please use the e-mail below for this request). Clark County Juvenile
Justice referrals are
compiled on the Family Tracks System. Approximately 20 - 25 families
registered each month
for this program.
Registration:
Parents or guardians
must register online
after receiving
First Notice
See Registration section
of website for specific
information
E-Mail Address:
info@partnershipsforyouthatrisk.org
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Phone: 702-267-2284 |
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WHO ARE OUR YOUTH? |
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- Children who are playing
with matches, lighters,
false alarms, prank 911
calls, damage fire
equipment, threaten persons
or buildings, fireworks,
bombs, discharge fire
extinguishers and other high
risk activities
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Children who are curious or
in crisis and are between
the ages 5-17 who are
experiencing at risk
behaviors
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- Since established in
2000 as the Youth
Firesetting Intervention
Program, the PFYR has seen
over 2000 children and their
families.
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SERVICES |
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- 7 Days a Week On-line Information
- Fire Risk Assessment by PFYR Staff (Fee)
- Court & School Mandated Program
- Documentation of Participation
- In-Service, Consultations & Training
- Multi-agency – Multi-Services Program
- Screening and Counseling Referrals
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The Class Structure |
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Dates: |
Classes are held on three Thursdays each month; participants must
attend
and complete all classes and required appointments. All Sessions are
for both
Youth & Parents/Guardians..
See Registration section
of website for specific
dates
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Location: |
Henderson Fire
Department Training
Center. 401 Parkson
Road, Henderson, NV
89015
(Warm Springs & Parkson
Road – East of Gibson
Road, near the Valley
Auto Mall).
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Time: |
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Doors open no earlier
than 3:45 PM and are closed at 4:15 PM. (No Exceptions)
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Structure: |
Parts 1 – 3
Parts 1-3 are information, intervention, education & dealing with
choices & consequences, in a classroom environment. The program is
based on building developmental assets for both youth & parent. The
program works on high risk issues, not just fire issues.
Part 4
The 4th part of the program is a scheduled appointment at UMC Burn
for one-on-one life safety education & a tour of the Trauma and Burn
Centers.
Part 5
The 5th part of the program is a scheduled appointment with
the Center for Health & Learning screening for anger, depression,
suicide and high risk issues.
Part 6 (starting in 2009)
The 6th part sponsored by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department, for Gang Prevention, Education, Intervention.
Part 7
The 7th part is Drug & Alcohol awareness
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Completion: |
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Agencies will be notified of Successful Completion by receipt of a
Certificate of Completion via e-mail
as soon as the case is closed and complete. Parents receive a copy via U.S.
Postal Mail. |
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