Project Concern: A Juvenile Fire-setter Intervention Program

Project Concern is a juvenile fire-setters intervention program, assists families by identifying, assessing and providing direct intervention with children who display fire-setting behaviors.

Early intervention makes a difference.

Did you know that one out of every two intentionally set fires in the United States involves a child? While that statistic seems shocking, those numbers hold true in Onondaga County.

Project Concern give age appropriate education to those exhibiting fire-setting behavior.
Early intervention can have lasting benefits. Overlooking the problem can have very negative outcomes.
Without early intervention, a juvenile fire-setter often travels down the path toward much more serious criminal behavior as the child matures into adulthood.

Be aware of warning signs

You can help protect your home and family, by becoming aware of the warning signs. If you notice any of these warning signs it is important to seek help.

A child who shows a special interest in fire.
Burn holes in rugs or furniture.
Ashes or charred papers found in sinks, trash baskets, on the stove or in closets.

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Project Concern is a collaborative initiative focused on youth fire-setting intervention. The following groups and agencies are leading these intervention efforts.

Boynton Award

For Help Call (315) 435-2525