Youth Firesetter Program Overview

Juvenile firesetting is a serious problem, regardless of the child's motivation for the fire start. Firesetting can begin at a very early age and may continue into adulthood. Recognizing youth firesetting early, and taking appropriate corrective measures can greatly reduce the risk of future firesetting incidences. Prevention, education and intervention are keys to reducing the problem and a youth firesetter program can provide an avenue for all three.

Youth firesetter intervention programs identify, evaluate and attempt to treat youth firesetters and their families, with the hope of preventing any recurrence of firesetting.

For the majority of youths, firesetting is a behavioral problem that can be corrected with a combination of education and/or psychological counseling.

Introduction

It is the policy of the Two Rivers Fire Department to provide such a service to the parents or legal guardians of young firesetters who reside in the City of Two Rivers in the interest of decreasing the incidents of firesetting. Requests for services may come in a number of ways. The child's parent(s) or legal guardian, the school or the police may contact the fire department seeking assistance in dealing with a firesetting youth.

Youth Firesetter Program Overview

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