The 2010 Western Juvenile with Fire Prevention and Intervention Conference entitled "Cultivating Partnerships III: Juveniles with Fire and the Impact of Media" will provide the opportunity to network with and learn from a multidisciplinary staff of experts representing the fire service, education, mental health, social service, law enforcement and juvenile justice. Workshops and presentations represent the continuum from prevention to intervention.
Given the increasing number of media sources and ease of accessing media by youth, it is essential for fire prevention and intervention programs to consider the impact of media on firesetting behavior. Additionally, the use of media to inform, educate, and intervene with youth can be a powerful tool to help them develop skills, express themselves, and engage in positive social and civic activities. Workshops will allow participants to expand their knowledge about the impact of media on youth and develop new ways to use media to connect with children and adolescents.
Cultivating Partnerships III is excited to offer workshops focusing on youth fire prevention and intervention strategies in Indian Country. This special program is designed for professionals working with youth and families from native communities and tribal nations.