Awards
2004 | Ontario Fire Marshal’s Award for Excellence in Fire Safety |
1993 | City of Toronto Fire Department Science and Technology Foundation Associate Award |
1993 | Ministry of the Solicitor General Fire Prevention and Public Education Award |
Refereed Publications
Henderson, J., MacKay, S., & Peterson-Badali, M. (2006). Closing the research-practice gap: Factors affecting adoption and implementation of a children’s mental health program. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 35, 2-12. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Del Bove, G., Marton, P., Warling, D., & Root, C. (2006). Fire interest and antisociality as risk factors in the severity and persistence of juvenile firesetting. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. |
Root, C., MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Del Bove, G., & Warling, D. (November, 2005). The link between maltreatment and juvenile firesetting: Correlates and underlying mechanisms. Submitted to Child Abuse and Neglect. |
Hanson, M., MacKay, S., Atkinson, L, Staley, S., & Pignatiello, A. (1995). Firesetting During the Preschool Period: Assessment and intervention issues. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 40, 299-303. |
Hanson, M., MacKay, S.A., Staley, S, & Poulton, L. (1994). Delinquent Firesetters: A comparative study of delinquency and firesetting histories. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 39, 230-232. |
Non-refereed publications
Johnstone, J., Gilbert, K., MacKay, S., Henderson, J. (2004). TAPP-C Fire Service Educator’s Manual: A Guide for Stopping Juvenile Firesetting in the Community. Toronto, Ontario: CAMH. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Root, C., Warling, D., Gilbert, K., Johnstone, J. (2004). TAPP-C: A Clinician’s Manual for Treating Juvenile Firesetting. Toronto, Ontario: CAMH. |
Beech, B., & MacKay, S. (2004). Female juvenile firesetters. Ontario Fire Service Messenger, 13 (2),15-16. |
Henderson, J., & MacKay, S. (2003). Helping a juvenile firesetter – Michael’s story.Alberta Fire News, 24(1), 14-15. |
Henderson, J., & MacKay, S. (2002). Ending juvenile firesetting through prevention and intervention. Alberta Fire News, 23(2), 11-12. |
Henderson, J., & MacKay, S. (2002). Fireplay and firesetting by children and teens. Alberta Fire News, 23(1), 3-4. |
MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (2002, May). Caution: A Flammable Dilemma. Ontario Fire Service Messenger.11(3), 8-9. |
Cole, R., Bills, J., Crandall, R., Kitzman, H., McConnochie, K., MacKay, S., Peterson, L, French, M., & Skvorak, M. (2001) National Association of State Fire Marshals Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Project: Report on Home Environment Dimensions and Social Service Resources. |
MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (2001). In the hands of children: Legislation could prevent the sale of ignition materials to minors. Ontario Fire Service Messenger, 10(5), 6-7. |
Hanson, M., MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (1997). Childhood firesetting: Issues in risk management.Ontario Fire Service Messenger, 6(1), 8-9. |
Hanson, M., Henderson, J., & MacKay, S. (1996). Childhood firesetting: Issues in risk assessment. Ontario Fire Service Messenger, 5(2), inside cover. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., & Henderson, J. (1996). Girls who set fires. Ontario Fire Service Messenger, 5(4), 5-6. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., Atkinson, L., Gilbert, B., Staley, S., & Pignatiello, A. (1995). The Arson Prevention Program for Children: An intervention program for children and adolescents engaged in firesetting. In Integrated Children's Services (Ed.), Proceedings Manual of the Growing '95 Conference (pp. 112-114). Toronto: Integrated Children's Services. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., Pignatiello, A., & Staley, S. (1994). The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C). Innovation/Interventions, 1, 4-6. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., Ontario Office of the Fire Marshal, & City of Toronto Fire Department (1993). TAPP-C: Closing the tap on juvenile fire setters in Ontario. Hot Issues, 3, 5. |
MacKay, S.A., Hanson, M., & Staley, S. (1991). Juvenile firesetters. Youth Update, 9, 5-6. |
Academic Presentations
MacKay, S., & Henderson J. (November 2006). Domains of Risk in Youth Firesetting. Oral Presentation, 17th Annual Update in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Boak, A., Adlaf E., Henderson, J., & Marton, P. (October 2006). Prevalence and Risk Correlates of Firesetting in Community Adolescents. Poster Presentation, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA. |
Root, C., MacKay, S., & Henderson J. (October 2006). Juvenile Firesetting: The Role of Motive in Multi-Factorial Risk Assessment. Poster Presentation, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, USA. |
Root, C., MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (2006, June). Exploring the links between maltreatment and juvenile firesetting. Poster presented at the Joint Conference of Children’s Mental Health Ontario and Ontario Children’s Aid Societies, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Kolko, D., Henderson, J., Pignatiello, A., MacMillan, H., & Hanson, M. (2005, October). Empirically based practice and evaluation: The case of juvenile firesetting. Symposium Presentation, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Henderson, J., & MacKay, S. (2005, June). Fanning the flames: Retail availability of fire starting materials and juvenile firesetting. Oral Presentation, 31st Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Singh, D., MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (2005, June). The progression of juvenile fire involvement. Poster Presentation, 31st Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Del Bove, G., MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Root, C., & Warling, D. (2004, July). Juvenile firesetters: Indices of developmental, family environment, and fire-specific behaviours. Poster Presentation, International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Ghent, Belgium. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Warling, D., Root, C., & Del Bove, G. (2004, July). Curiosity and psychopathology as risk factors for juvenile firesetting. Poster Presentation, International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Ghent, Belgium. |
Root, C., MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Warling, D., & Del Bove, G. (2004, June). Cumulative maltreatment and juvenile firesetting: Emotional dysregulation as a mediator. Poster presented at the University of Toronto 30th Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Henderson, J., MacKay, S., & Peterson-Badali, M. (2003, August). Factors affecting implementation of a program to reduce juvenile firesetting. Poster presentation, 111th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Henderson, J., MacKay, S., & Peterson-Badali, M. (2003, June). Factors affecting adoption and implementation of a community-based children’s mental health program: The TAPP-C example. Oral presentation, Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (2003, February). TAPP-C: Canadian best practice model for treating juvenile firesetters. Paper presented at the NASFM International Conference on Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Practice, Washington, USA. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Del Bove, G., & Marton, P. (2003, June). Role of aggression and delinquency in juvenile firesetting severity and recidivism. Poster presentation, Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Gilbert, B., & Welowszky, S. (2002, May). Burn injury and childhood fire involvement. Paper presented at the 6th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Control, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Root, C., Hanson, M., & Marton, P. (2002, October). Effects of maltreatment on juvenile firesetting. Symposium presentation, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, San Francisco, California, USA. |
Slonim, N., Henderson, J., MacKay, S., & Del Bove, G. (2002, August). Juvenile firesetting: The role of parent and peer modelling of fire-related behaviour. Poster presentation, The International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., & Henderson, J. (2002, May). TAPP-C: A brief intervention for juvenile firesetters. Poster presentation, 6th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Control, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Marton, P., Dickens, S., Hanson, M. (2002, March). Psychopathogy in Children and Adolescents with Early-Onset and Late-Onset Firesetting Behaviour. Paper presentation at the International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services Conference, Vancouver, B.C. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Hanson, M., Marton, P., & Dickens, S. (2001, April). Psychopathology in children and adolescents with early-onset and late-onset firesetting behaviour. Paper presentation, International Association of Forensic Mental Health Services, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
MacKay, S. & Welowszky, S. (2001, May). Life Safety Education – Fire Prevention: TAPP-C Program. Conference presentation at the NFPA 2001 World Fire Safety Congress, Anaheim, California, USA. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., & Henderson, J. (2001, February). TAPP-C: A best practice approach to firesetting. Child Psychiatry Day, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Hanson, M., Marton, P. (2000, March). Mental health profiles of firesetting and non. Symposium presentation, American Psychology-Law Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., Marton, P., Henderson, J., & Dickens, S. (1999, October). Comparison of psychopathology in adolescent and latency-aged firesetters. Poster presentation, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Chicago, Illinois, USA. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., & Henderson, J. (1998, June). TAPP-C: Canadian best practice model for intervention with juvenile firesetters. Workshop presentation, 2nd Annual International Conference on Juvenile Firesetters, New Jersey, USA. |
Hanson, M., Henderson, J., MacKay, S., & Dickens, S. (1997, October). Preschool firesetting: Evidence of developmental psychopathology. Poster presentation, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Henderson, J., Dickens, S., MacKay, S., Hanson, M., & Kim, G. (1996, June). A preliminary analysis of a juvenile firesetting assessment instrument. Poster presentation, Harvey Stancer Research Day, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Hanson, M., Pignatiello, A. (1996, June). Sex differences among juvenile firesetters. Paper Presented at the 22nd Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Blokland, K., Goldberg, S., Benoit, D., & MacKay, S. (1996, February). Adult responses to infant affect: Factors influencing response. Poster presented at the University of Toronto, Annual Child Psychiatry Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay, S., Henderson, J., Hanson, M., Atkinson, L., Staley, S., Pignatiello, T. & Dickens, S. (1995, June). Parent-child agreement on the severity of the child’s firesetting. Poster presentation, Harvey Stancer Research Day, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Hanson, M., MacKay-Soroka, S., Pignatiello, A., & Staley, S. (1993, February). The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C): Preliminary clinical applications. Paper presented at the University of Toronto, Annual Child Psychiatry Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay-Soroka, S., Hanson, M., and Staley, S. (1992, November). The Arson Prevention Program for Children (TAPP-C): Assessment protocol. Poster presented at the University of Toronto, Third Annual Child Psychiatry Update Series, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Hanson, M., MacKay-Soroka, S. A., & Staley, S. (1992, September). The Arson Prevention Program for Children (Toronto) (TAPP-C): Assessment protocol. Paper presented at the Canadian Academy of Child Psychiatry, 12th Annual Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. |
Hanson, M., MacKay-Soroka, S. A., & Staley, S. (1992, June). The Toronto Arson Project for Children (TAP-C): Assessment protocol. Poster presented at the 18th Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay-Soroka, S. A., Hanson, M., Staley, S., Wilks, C., & Goncalves, L. (1992, May). Toronto Arson Program for Children. Workshop presented at the Ontario Family Court Clinic Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay-Soroka, S. A., Hanson, M., Staley, S., Wilks, C., & Goncalves, L. (1992, February). Toronto Arson Project for Children (TAP-C): Assessment protocol. Poster presented at the University of Toronto, Child Psychiatry Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Hanson, M., MacKay-Soroka, S. A., & Staley, S. (1991, November). Juvenile firesetters. Paper presented at Impulsivity Conference, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Hanson, M., & MacKay-Soroka, S. A. (1991, February). Adolescent arsonists: A clinical study. Paper presented at University of Toronto, Child Psychiatry Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
MacKay-Soroka, S. A., Dickens, S. E., & Hanson, M. (1991, February). Behaviour profiles of adolescent offenders who set fires. Poster presented at University of Toronto, Child Psychiatry Day, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. |
Funding Sources
2005-2006 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Community Safety and Correctional Services, $20,000. |
2005-2006 | MacKay, S.A. & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
2005-2006 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Measuring and reducing firesetting risk in children and youth. City of Toronto Fire Services, $50,000. |
2004-2005 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
2004-2005 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
2004-2005 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Measuring and reducing firesetting risk in children and youth. City of Toronto Fire Services, $50,000. |
2003-2004 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
2003-2004 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
2003-2004 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Measuring and reducing firesetting risk in children and youth. City of Toronto Fire Services, $50,000. |
2002-2003 | Henderson, J. & MacKay, S. A. Dissemination of a Brief Intervention Model for Juvenile Firesetting: Community Adoption and Implementation of TAPP-C. Development and Dissemination Fund, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, $40,000. |
2002-2003 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
2002-2003 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
2002-2003 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Measuring and reducing firesetting risk in children and youth. City of Toronto Fire Services, $50,000. |
2001-2002 | Henderson, J. & MacKay, S. A., Dissemination of a Brief Intervention Model for Juvenile Firesetting: Community Adoption and Implementation of TAPP-C. Development and Dissemination Fund, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, $60,000. |
2001-2002 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
2001-2002 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
2001-2002 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Measuring and reducing firesetting risk in children and youth. City of Toronto Fire Services, $50,000. |
2000-2001 | Henderson, J. & MacKay, S. A., Dissemination of a Brief Intervention Model for Juvenile Firesetting: Community Adoption and Implementation of TAPP-C. Development and Dissemination Fund, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, $38,000. |
2000-2001 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
2000-2001 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
2000-2001 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Measuring and reducing firesetting risk in children and youth. City of Toronto Fire Services, $50,000. |
1999-2000 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
1999-2000 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
1998-1999 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C: An evidence-based approach to addressing juvenile firesetting in Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $20,000. |
1998-1999 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. Understanding and addressing juvenile firesetting: Tools and techniques. Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, $25,000. |
1998-1999 | MacKay, S. A., & Henderson, J. TAPP-C (Ontario). Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections and Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, $51,000.00. |
1997-1998 | MacKay, S. A., & Hanson, M. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections and Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, $51,000.00. |
1996-1997 | MacKay, S. A., Hanson, M., & Atkinson, L. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $62,000.00 |
1995-1996 | MacKay, S. A., Hanson, M., & Atkinson, L. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $62,500. |
1995 | MacKay, S. A., & Hanson, M. Follow-up of the arson prevention program participants. Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, $5,000. |
1994-1995 | MacKay, S. A., Hanson, M., & Atkinson, L. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $62,500. |
1994-1998 | MacKay, S. A., & Hanson, M. TAPP-C. Student Employment/Experience Development (SEED) Program, Employment and Immigration Canada, $2,800.00 awarded annually ($12,000.00 in total to date). |
1993-1994 | MacKay, S. A., & Hanson, M. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $62,500. |
1992-1993 | MacKay, S. A., & Hanson, M. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $43,500. |
1991-1992 | MacKay, S. A., & Hanson, M. TAPP-C. Province of Ontario, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Corrections, $58,000. |