Parent and Caregiver Groups
A parent or guardian is required to attend the youth firesetter class with their child. The entire family is encouraged to attend the class. During the class, the parent/guardian meet for a parent/caregiver group facilitated by a mental health provider.
The topics discussed in this group include the following:
- Fire Safety
- Behavioral factors that distinguish fire curiosity from firesetting
- The categories and characteristics of youth firesetters
- The consequences of firesetting
- Arizona Arson and Fireworks Laws
- The importance of modeling proper safety behaviors
- Identifying safety precautions that need to be taken with regard to matches, lighters and other potential fire hazards
- Resource and referral information
- The Juvenile Firesetter Child and Family Risk Survey
- Counseling resources
The Youth Firesetter Program “Parent Guide” is distributed during the session. This guide provides tips and techniques for parents and caregivers of children exhibiting firesetting behaviors.
If counseling is recommended for a child and his/her family, the Phoenix Fire Department has a panel of mental health providers experienced in working with youth firesetters. See next section for further information on the mental health providers.
Did You Know
- That a child as young as 8 years old can be arrested for setting a fire
- According to the FBI, 55% of all arson arrests are youth under the age of 18
- That reckless burning is a Class 1 misdemeanor
- That arson of a structure or property is a Class 4 felony
- That arson of an occupied structure is a Class 2 felony
- In the State of Arizona, it is unlawful to sell, offer for or expose for sale, use, explode or possess any fireworks
- That there is a fire in the United States at least every 16 seconds
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