- Child Advocate: Firesetting
A study on firesetting behaviors from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.
www.childadvocate.net/firesetting_summary.htm
- Juvenile Arsonist
Discusses the three stages of development of juvenile firesetters: curious experimenters, intentional firesetters, and crisis firesetters. Considers the factors behind the transition from one stage to the next.
www.juvenilejustice.com/firesetter.html
- Juvenile Firesetter Resource Guide
Directory of resources including programs, publications, counseling and burn centers, videos and DVDs, and a calendar of events around the U.S.
www.theideabank.com/jfs_guide
- Juvenile Firesetting: A Research Overview
Publication of the U.S. Department of Justice aims at gaining a comprehensive understanding of juvenile firesetting as the key to curbing the destructive behavior. Outlines research and theories related to juvenile firesetting, identifies limitations of the research, and recommends prevention strategies.
www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/publications/PubAbstract.asp?pubi=12133
- Meri-K Appy and Jerry DiMillo Interview
Two fire professionals discuss tools, programs, and advice for reducing juvenile firesetting.
www.theideabank.com/fire_safety/merik.html
- Paul Schwartzman Interview
A mental health counselor and nationally recognized expert on juvenile firesetting behavior answers questions about the truth behind juvenile arson.
www.theideabank.com/fire_safety/pauls.html
- Phoenix Fire Department Youth Firesetter Program
An intervention program with classes and counseling services in Phoenix, AZ. Features statistics, guides for parents, and links to additional resources.
www.ci.phoenix.az.us/FIRE/firesetr.html
- SOS Fires: Youth Intervention Programs
Nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent youth fire tragedy through education, intervention, and mental health support. Features articles, message boards, a memorial page, and links.
www.sosfires.com
- Spark of Help for Kids Who Start Fires
Results of a study by David J. Kolko, associate professor of child psychiatry, psychology, and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
www.psycport.com/news/2001/05/11/eng-healthscout_daily/eng-healthscout_dail...
- Speaker Resource
A listing of professionals who speak on the subject of juvenile firesetting.
www.theideabank.com/jfs_guide/speakers.html
- Virginia Commission on Youth: Juvenile Firesetting
Presents a research article on juvenile firesetting. Includes statistics, facts, a general profile of a firesetter, treatment approaches and settings, bibliography, and a resource list.
coy.state.va.us/Modalities/firesetting.htm
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