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Handbook on Firesetting in Children and Youth

Author: David J. Kolko

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2002-06-26

Total Pages: 442

ISBN-13: 0124177611

In recent years, much research has been conducted on why young people start fires inappropriately, but more crucially on how to keep them from doing so. Psychologists, fire prevention specialists, and investigators from around the US share what has been learned about identifying those who set fires and programs for deterring them. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland.

Juvenile Firesetting

Author: Michael Lawrence Slavkin

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2000-09

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 1581121083

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The study assessed the psychometric properties of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) questionnaires (Family Fire Risk Interview Form, Juvenile Fire Risk Interview Form, Parent Fire Risk Interview Form) used to record juvenile firesetting events. It also attempted to identify characteristics of firesetters, determine a basis for the variation in the severity of fires set, and determine the chance of recidivism. Specific types of firesetters exhibit a range of different characteristics. Maturational and environmental factors are implicated. Recommends that future examinations of this subject should include an examination of the firesetter's history, including cognitive and behavioural reviews, and parent and family influences and stressors.