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Handbook on Firesetting in Children and Youth by David J. Kolko (2002, Hardcover)

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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.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier Science & Technology

ISBN-100124177611

ISBN-139780124177611

eBay Product ID (ePID)2260605

Product Key Features

Number of Pages420 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameHandbook on Firesetting in Children and Youth

SubjectDevelopmental / Child, Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, Developmental / General, Criminology

Publication Year2002

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaSocial Science, Psychology

AuthorDavid J. Kolko

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight25.8 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2001-099787

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal618.92/85843

Table Of ContentContributors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. V.A. Hardesty and W.F. Gayton , The Problem of Children and Fire: An Historical Perspective. I. Pinsonneault , Developmental Perspectives on Children and Fire. D.J. Kolko , Research Studies on the Problem. J.S. Okulitch and I. Pinsonneault , The Interdisciplinary Approach to Juvenile Firesetting: A Dialogue. R.A. Corry , Fundamentals of Fire Investigation. P. Zipper , Talking the Talk: Tips and Techniques for Interviewing Juveniles. J. DiMillo , Screening and Triage Tools. D.K. Wilcox and D.J. Kolko , Assessing Recent Firesetting Behavior and Taking a Firesetting History. D.J. Kolko, L. Nishi-Strattner, D.K. Wilcox, and T. Kopet , Clinical Assessment of Juvenile Firesetters and Their Families: Tools and Tips. I.L. Pinsonneault , Fire Safety Education and Skills Training. I.L. Pinsonneault, J.P. Richardson, Jr., and J. Pinsonneault , Three Models of Educational Interventions for Child and Adolescent Firesetters. J. Doherty , Parent and Community Fire Education: Integrating Awareness in Public Education Programs. D.J. Kolko , Child, Parent, and Family Treatment: Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions. G. DeSalvatore , Residential Treatment of Latency-Aged Youth with Firesetting Behavior. J.P. Richardson, Jr. , Secure Residential Treatment for Adolescent Firesetters. E.J. Elliott , Juvenile Justice Diversion and Intervention. D.J. Kolko, I. Pinsonneault, and J.S. Okulitch , Further Considerations and Future Directions.

SynopsisThis 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 approach Describes and illusrates current tools and techniques Includes materials encouraging both fire safety and mental health intervention Contributors are nationally known experts in their field Covers a full range of topics - content has both depth and breadth, 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.

LC Classification NumberRJ506.P95H36 2002