Psychology of Arson

<p>The Psychology of Arson is the first book in its field to focus specifically on contemporary topics relevant to practitioners and professionals working with adolescent and adult deliberate firesetters. <b>Rebekah Doley Geoffrey Dickens </b>and<b> Theresa Gannon</b> have integrated the very latest information regarding prevalence theory research and practice in one accessible resource and provide practical advice strategies and techniques in a context of evidence-based research which will be invaluable for all treatment providers who work in the field of deliberate fire setting.</p><p>Unique features of this book include chapters considering community awareness strategies survivors of arson filicide and suicide by fire as well as a new treatment model developed on the basis of the latest research in the field. It is divided into four parts: </p><p>Theories and typologies of firesetting</p><p>Legal investigative and preventative issues</p><p>Assessment and risk assessment of deliberate firesetters</p><p>Treatment needs and management of deliberate firesetters</p><p>The Psychology of Arson provides the first scientist-practitioner model for the treatment of arson offenders. It will be an essential resource for forensic psychiatrists clinical psychologists and other professionals working with this client group.</p>