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Handbook on Firesetting in Children and Youth New Edition
Author(s): David J. Kolko
- Publisher: Academic Press
- Publication Date: 2 Aug. 2002
- Edition: New
- Language: English
- Print length: 420 pages
- ISBN-10: 0124177611
- ISBN-13: 9780124177611
Book Description
This text reference provides state-of-the-art information on juvenile firesetters and reviews the current research on youthful firesetters and arsonists. The work illustrates methods of fire scene investigation and assessment relating to child-parent and family factors. This information is then used to prescribe interventions with the individual along with community-wide programs. The work also provides current information on fire safety education and curricula, with explicit training materials. Finally, the book addresses the need for residential treatment centers and training schools on methods for handling firesetting youth and maintaining a fire safe environment.
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This multidisciplinary handbook is a comprehensive source of information on all topics relating to firesetting children. Coverage includes data on the prevalence of firesetting among children, screening, and assessment of firesetters, behavior modification and treatment programs for both firesetters and their families. The handbook also covers fire safety education and curricula, including training materials, fire scene investigation tools and field applications, and discussions of the juvenile justice system and the law as it relates to firesetting youths. This book serves a wide audience including mental health professionals, fire safety organizers, and insurance professionals.
