HANDBOOK ON FIRESETTING IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH

ISBN 10: 0124177611 / ISBN 13: 9780124177611

Verlag: Academic Press, 2002

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Inhaltsangabe:

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.

Von der hinteren Coverseite: 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.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: HANDBOOK ON FIRESETTING IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Verlag: Academic Press
Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: New