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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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Class Information |
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Dates: |
See Registration section of website for specific dates
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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
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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