The Psychology of Arson: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Managing Deliberate Firesetters

Synopsis

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. Rebekah Doley, Geoffrey Dickens and Theresa Gannon 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. 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: Theories and typologies of firesetting Legal, investigative and preventative issues Assessment and risk assessment of deliberate firesetters Treatment, needs and management of deliberate firesetters 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.

Copyright:

2016

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

314 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781317413714

Related ISBNs:

9781315685960, 9780415810685, 9780415810692

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

05/10/23

Copyrighted By:

Rebekah M. Doley, Geoffrey L. Dickens and Theresa A. Gannon

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Psychology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Rebekah Doley

Edited by:

Geoffrey Dickens

Edited by:

Theresa Gannon