Abstract
Recent literature has contributed to a greater understanding of the characteristics, motives, risk factors and treatment targets of individuals with firesetting histories. The current chapter will discuss the latest theoretical and empirical literature on firesetting, and will provide an overview of findings in relation to the general characteristics of firesetters, theories of firesetting, particular characteristics associated with juvenile and female firesetting, as well as risk assessment and management. The chapter will conclude with discussion of two treatment programs that have been developed to address the specific etiological pathways believed to be associated with firesetting, and provide some tentative evidence supporting their effectiveness.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Cambridge Handbook of Forensic Psychology |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 296-316 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Edition | 2 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781108848916 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |