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In our discussions up to this point, we found Juvenile Justice, Schools, Burn Care, Mental Health and Fire Services to comprise major components of prevention and treatment of juvenile firesetting. There are of course other individuals and parties who are involved in this challenge. Caregivers often times play a large if not central role in both prevention and treatment. Many times treatment programs heavily involve caregivers, as with fire prevention education, especially at a young age.

We hope MatchBook will serve as an equally helpful space for caregivers and other disciplines alike. For suggestions on how to make MatchBook more accessible and accommodating, please submit your ideas here: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Additionally, here are some resources:

Many children who set fires lack both parental supervision and fire safety education. [Burn Institute. 27 Feb. 2009 <www.burninstitute.org>.]

Nearly two out of every three child-playing fires -- and four out of five associated deaths and injuries -- involve matches or lighters. [Flynn, Jennifer D. "Children Playing with Fire." National Fire Protection Association. Jan. 2009 <www.nfpa.org>.]

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