Sherri MacKay, Joanna Henderson, Carol Root, Diane Warling, K.B.
Gilbert and Janice Johnstone The Arson Prevention Program for
Children (TAPP-C) is an intervention program to reduce fire
setting and other fire involvement, and promote fire safety,
among children from two to 16 years of age. This guide provides
a conceptual framework and useful techniques for mental health
providers working with children, teens and their families. The
TAPP-C manual is divided into four main parts: Part 1 explains
the program; Part 2 consists of caregiver modules; Part 3
consists of child modules; and Part 4 gives information about
special issues, such as dealing with adolescents and children
living in group homes or residential facilities. Each of the
caregiver and child modules includes: - background information
for the clinician - psychoeducational content about the session
theme to convey to the client in-session and home practice
exercises - suggestions and opportunities to help families
review session content and work thr