Handbook on Firesetting in Children and Youth
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- Synopsis
- 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.Presents a multidisciplinary approachDescribes and illusrates current tools and techniquesIncludes materials encouraging both fire safety and mental health interventionContributors are nationally known experts in their fieldCovers a full range of topics - content has both depth and breadth
- Copyright:
- 2002
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 420 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780080532783
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780124177611
- Publisher:
- Elsevier Science
- Date of Addition:
- 11/07/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Elsevier Science & Technology
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- David J. Kolko