The Prevention Division utilizes the Oregon State Screening Tool to determine if youth, who have misused or have shown an interest in fireplay, are appropriate for educational intervention. If a youth scores too high on the screening tool, the state recommends that the interventionist refer the family to professional mental health counseling.
Youth can be referred to FPO Lasher, by: a parent/guardian, school administrators, the Juvenile Department, a Fire Investigator, or by a Law Enforcement Officer. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention is initially conducted with the parent/guardian present, lasts approximately 1 hour and consists mainly of filling out the screening tool. If educational intervention is appropriate, it is tailored to the youth involved and is focused on strength based learning. The prevention division utilizes the county protocol
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