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Youth Fire Starters
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PROGRAM INFORMATION & 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
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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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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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Monthly Mandated Program |
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Referring Agencies:
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. |
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The Class Structure |
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Dates: |
Classes are held on four Thursdays of each month, with the exception of date
changes due to holiday; participants must attend and complete all classes, homework and required appointments. All Sessions
are for both Youth & Parents/Guardians.
See Registration section of website for specific dates
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Location: |
Varies according to specific session
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Time: |
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for class sessions
Doors open no earlier than 3:45pm and are closed at 4:15pm. (No Exceptions)
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Structure: |
Session 1
Location:
Henderson Municipal & Justice Court
243 S. Water Street,
Henderson, NV 89015
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Registration; Movie “In an Instant” 30 minutes, regarding children’s burn issues and the affect on the family and community;
interview children about their fire(s); homework for parents and children.
Session 2
Location:
Henderson Municipal & Justice Court
243 S. Water Street,
Henderson, NV 89015
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Anti-Drug presented by the National Guard; Gang Prevention & Information presented by Metro Gang Unit; Life of Crime
presented by Henderson Municipal Court and Henderson Police Department.
Sessions 3 & 4
Location:
Henderson Municipal & Justice Court
243 S. Water Street,
Henderson, NV 89015
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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.
Session 5
Location:
UMC Burn Center
1800 W. Charleston Blvd, 1000 Bldg, 3rd Floor,
Las Vegas, NV 89102
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A scheduled one-on-one life safety education session, followed by a tour of the Trauma and Burn Centers, under the
supervision of the Burn & Outreach Coordinator, a registered RN.
Session 6
Location:
Center for Health & Learning
9811 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 2-345,
Las Vegas, NV 89117
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A scheduled appointment with the Center for Health & Learning, screening for anger, depression, suicide and other high risk
issues; this may lead to additional counseling for the youth and their family.
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Referrals: |
All agencies must send a referral prior to the child being registered for the
program. 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 25 - 30 families
registered each month for this program.
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Registration: |
Parents or guardians must register on-line after receiving
First Notice
Locations with computers to register, if they do not have one, are the schools, public libraries, probation offices or
referring agency offices.
See Registration section of website for specific information
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Agency & Department Partners - State-wide: |
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Fire Departments (7), Henderson Police Department, Las Vegas Metro Police Department,
School Districts (2), Juvenile Justice Services; Local, State & Federal law enforcement & fire agencies; Leadership Builders;
Certified Fire Protection Services; State Fire Marshal’s Office; Safe Kids Coalition Clark County; Center for Health and Learning.
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E-Mail Address:
info@partnershipsforyouthatrisk.org |
Phone: 702-267-2284
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