A compulsion to set fires.

Looking for pyromania: characteristics of a consecutive sample of Finnish male criminals with histories of recidivist fire-setting between 1973 and 1993. (1/11)

BACKGROUND: As pyromania is a rare diagnosis with questionable validity, we aimed to describe a forensic psychiatric population of arson recidivists. METHODS: The medical records as well as the forensic psychiatric examination statements of 90 arson recidivists referred for pretrial psychiatric assessment in Helsinki University Hospital Department of Forensic Psychiatry between 1973 and 1993 were reviewed. RESULTS: The most important diagnostic categories of arson recidivists were personality disorders, psychosis and mental retardation, often with comorbid alcoholism. In all, 68% of arsonists were under alcohol intoxication during the index crime. Psychotic as well as mentally retarded persons with repeated fire-setting behaviour were mostly "pure arsonists"--persons guilty only of arsons during their criminal careers. Arson recidivists with personality disorder, in contrast, often exhibited various types of criminal behaviour and arson appeared to be only one expression of a wide range of criminal activity. Comorbid alcoholism was apparently a more rarely observed phenomenon among pure arsonists than in "nonpure arsonists". We found only three subjects fulfilling the present diagnostic criteria for pyromania. CONCLUSION: Using the criteria of the DSM-IV-TR, pyromania must be regarded as an extremely rare phenomenon. Especially the question of substance intoxication as an exclusion criterion for pyromania should be reconsidered.  (+info)

Alcohol outlets, gonorrhea, and the Los Angeles civil unrest: a longitudinal analysis. (2/11)

This study tests the effect of neighborhood changes on gonorrhea rates. Prior studies that indicate gonorrhea rates are associated with alcohol outlet density and neighborhood deterioration have been cross-sectional and cannot establish causality. After the 1992 Civil Unrest in Los Angeles, 270 alcohol outlets surrendered their licenses due to arson and vandalism thus providing a natural experiment. We geocoded all reported gonorrhea cases from 1988 to 1996 in LA County, all annually licensed alcohol outlets, and all properties damaged as a result of the civil unrest. We ran individual growth models to examine the independent effects of changes in alcohol outlets and damaged buildings on gonorrhea. The individual growth model explained over 90% of the residual variance in census tract gonorrhea rates. After the civil unrest, a unit decrease in the number of alcohol outlets per mile of roadway was associated with 21 fewer gonorrhea cases per 100,000 (p<.01) in tracts affected by the Unrest compared to those not affected. Neighborhood alcohol outlets appear to be significantly associated with changes in gonorrhea rates. The findings suggest that efforts to control sexually transmitted diseases, including gonorrhea and HIV, should address contextual factors that facilitate high-risk behaviors and disease transmission.  (+info)

Is arson the crime most strongly associated with psychosis?--A national case-control study of arson risk in schizophrenia and other psychoses. (3/11)

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Prevalence and correlates of fire-setting in the United States: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC). (4/11)

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Prevalence and correlates of fire-setting in the United States: results from the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. (5/11)

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From stack-firing to pyromania: medico-legal concepts of insane arson in British, US and European contexts, c. 1800-1913. Part 2 . (6/11)

The second part of this paper explores deepening doubts about pyromania as a special insanity, British debates post-1890, and pyromania's supplanting with the broader diagnostic category of insane incendiarism. It assesses the conceptual importance of revenge and morbid-motivations for arson, and the relationship of Victorian and Edwardian concepts of arson to more modern psychiatric research.The main objective is to ascertain the extent to which Victorian and Edwardian medico-psychologists and medical legists arrived at meaningful and workable definitions of criminal insanity linked to arson. It concludes by emphasizing the limitations, contentiousness and inconsistencies in the use of technical terms such as'pyromania', contrasted with the qualified success of authorities in arriving at more viable and broadly acceptable explanations of insane firesetting.  (+info)

An uncommon case of random fire-setting behavior associated with Todd paralysis: a case report. (7/11)

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Public health impact of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest. (8/11)

The Los Angeles civil unrest in April 1992 stunned the nation. The days of violence resulted in 53 deaths, 2,325 reported injuries, more than 600 buildings completely destroyed by fire, and approximately $735 million in total damages. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the activities of the Public Health Programs and Services Branch of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services during and after the civil unrest and to illustrate the types of public health issues and problems that may result from large-scale civil disturbance. Public health agencies and jurisdictions should consider these issues in their disaster planning. Public Health Programs and Services Branch activities were directly affected by the violence and destruction. Women, Infants and Children Program vouchering sites and 20 drug program and alcohol recovery sites were damaged or burned and 15 county health centers closed during the unrest. At least 38 private medical and dental offices and 45 pharmacies were destroyed or damaged. County health authorities offered facilities to house relocated private care providers and filled prescriptions for medications where needed. The environmental health impact required the inspection of 2,827 burned and damaged sites for hazardous waste including asbestos; at 9 percent of the inspected sites, waste required special disposal. More than 1,000 food facilities suffered damage and required inspection before reopening. In the 3 months following the unrest, a 20-percent increase in disposal capacity was authorized at four county landfills to accommodate the disposal of debris. Violence was a public health issue of particular concern. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a team to study the violence from an epidemiologic perspective. The Federal agency also provided funding for televised children's talk shows dealing with reactions to the violence.  (+info)

Firesetting behavior is not a medical diagnosis itself, but it is a term used to describe the act of deliberately starting fires. It is often associated with certain mental health conditions, developmental disorders, or substance abuse problems. Firesetting behavior can range from minor incidents, such as lighting candles or matches, to more serious offenses, like arson.

Firesetting behavior can be a symptom of various psychiatric disorders, including conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, and personality disorders. It can also be associated with substance abuse, cognitive impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. In some cases, firesetting behavior may indicate a cry for help or a maladaptive coping mechanism.

It is essential to assess the underlying causes of firesetting behavior to develop an appropriate treatment plan. This may involve individual therapy, family therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and/or medication management. In severe cases, hospitalization or residential treatment may be necessary. Additionally, fire safety education and community resources can help prevent future incidents.

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Omar, Hatim A. "Firesetting Behavior and Psychiatric Disorders". Blanco, Carlos; Alegria, Analucia A.; Petry, Nancy M.; Grant, ... Antisocial behavior may be related to a number of neurological defects, such as head trauma. Antisocial behavior is associated ... This behavior usually has negative effects on their education, relationships, or job. Alongside this, risky sexual behaviors ... These approaches would focus on the tangible, material value of prosocial behavior and abstaining from antisocial behavior. ...
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... there are certain behaviors similar in both, for example the compulsive actions of ICD patients and the behavior of reward- ... It has also been observed that the incidence of fire-setting is more common in juvenile and teenage boys than girls of the same ... sexual behavior, and related behaviors (punding, hobbyism and walkabout). Prevalence studies suggest that ICDs occur in 13.6- ... Because of its nature, the number of studies performed for fire-setting are understandably limited. However, studies done on ...
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Woody, Robert Henley (23 January 2009). "Ethical Considerations of Multiple Roles in Forensic Services". Ethics & Behavior. 19 ... and fire-setting. They would be cared for by learning disability psychiatrists and registered learning disability nurses. Some ...
Canter, D. & Fritzon, K. (1998). Differentiating arsonists: A model of firesetting actions and characteristics. Legal and ... Often a partition-pattern leads to insights that explain behavior and may have potential applications. For example, the Radex ...
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  • Adolescents with a childhood onset of aggression, rather than an adolescent onset, are more likely to display the most persistent, severe, and violent antisocial behavior. (co.us)
  • The development of adolescent antisocial behavior is often considered to be the result of a set of family and personal factors, with the child's aggressive behavior representing a substantial part of that developmental pattern. (co.us)
  • Due to the relationship between firesetting and antisocial behavior there is a need for interdisciplinary intervention for firesetters that includes assessment and provides an individualized and developmentally appropriate approach. (uky.edu)
  • Some possible characteristics of juvenile firesetters are impulsiveness, poor social skills, anger and stress management problems, and other antisocial behavior. (fortwaynefiredepartment.org)
  • The Mental Health Services interdisciplinary team of psychologists, drug and alcohol addiction counselors and licensed social workers are experts in general psychology with concentrations in areas such as child and adolescent aggressive behavior, self-harm behavior in children and teens, fire setting, school-based mental health, adult psychology, neuropsychology, family therapy, addictions and anxiety disorders. (denverhealth.org)
  • For example, poor parenting practices, such as poor parental monitoring and supervision and high rates of harsh and inconsistent discipline, have been shown to contribute to children's aggressive behavior. (co.us)
  • For example, family dysfunction may be sufficient to initiate the sequence of escalating aggressive behavior. (co.us)
  • Behavior Disorders include a number of disorders that are marked by oppositional, defiant, rule breaking and aggressive behavior. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Restrictions for Students and Adults Because Royer-Greaves is an open setting, we are not able to admit individuals with uncontrolled/aggressive behavior, individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent, or those who have a history of runaway behavior or fire setting. (royer-greaves.org)
  • The misuse of fire has many variables including age, motivation for firesetting behavior, type of fires set, ignition materials used to set the fire, and the child's understanding and limitations of fire. (escapeinc.org)
  • For additional information or to discuss a child's fire behavior, email us or call 817-838-4660. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • Honesty - Sometimes it may be difficult to hear 'brutal truth' about your child's behavior, but open, honest communication is necessary. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • Instantly 'cure' your child's fire setting behavior - We will attempt to identify the root cause or causes of your child's behavior. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • Honesty - We need to know intimate details to accurately assess the root cause of your child's fire setting behavior. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • Commitment - We expend a great deal of effort to identify the cause of your child's behavior and educate him or her regarding fire safety and other developmental issues. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • Existing theories do not take sufficient account of the complexities of firesetting behavior and there is not yet a typology and accompanying assessment that has undergone thorough empirical testing and is of significant clinical utility. (uky.edu)
  • The Bergen County Juvenile Fire Prevention Program philosophy is that early intervention with children and young adults displaying curiosity and/or engaging in fire setting can be effective in reducing the risk of future fire-setting behavior. (careplusnj.org)
  • Because 80 to 85 percent of identified youth firesetters are male, the majority of research on juvenile firesetting reflects the behavior of boys. (burnprevention.org)
  • While most juvenile firesetting begins as innocent curiosity or experimentation, youth fire misuse can also be a sign of underlying emotional issues or mental health disorders. (burnprevention.org)
  • Juvenile firesetting is one of the fastest-growing fire threats in the United States. (burnprevention.org)
  • Juvenile firesetter intervention programs are successful in reducing firesetting behavior. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • By first identifying the juvenile and assessing the level of firesetting behavior, we can then recommend family fire safety practices, prevention education classes, and/or professional counseling services. (oskaloosaiowa.org)
  • The Allen County Juvenile Firesetters Task Force was formed to identify and help juveniles that have begun to experiment with firesetting. (fortwaynefiredepartment.org)
  • Juvenile firesetting is a common problem in many communities, including Allen County, and the goal of the Task Force is to reduce the number of incidents of juvenile set fires and to assist the families in preventing a reoccurrence of the problem. (fortwaynefiredepartment.org)
  • Warning signs of firesetting behavior may include an intense interest or preoccupation with fire, damaged or burnt property, missing or out of place matches and lighters, and burn marks on the juvenile or the juvenile's belongings. (fortwaynefiredepartment.org)
  • Not every child that exhibits the above behaviors and characteristics is, or will become, a juvenile firesetter, but nearly every juvenile firesetter will exhibit some of the above behaviors and characteristics. (fortwaynefiredepartment.org)
  • The Allen County Juvenile Firesetters Task Force is continually attempting to educate the general public, as well as professionals that work with children, about the juvenile firesetting problem and the services offered by the Task Force. (fortwaynefiredepartment.org)
  • Indeed, childhood aggression is often viewed as an indication of a broader syndrome, frequently involving oppositional and defiant behavior toward adults and covert rule-breaking behaviors. (co.us)
  • [ 7 ] This decrease in brain structure and functionality is also seen in youth with other diagnoses such as in cases of child abuse and neglect, causing reactive attachment disorder and temper dysregulation as well as schizophrenia, which makes careful attention to the differential of rule-breaking behaviors important for accurate diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Individual sections that focus on psychotic children, anti-social or delinquent behavior, mild behavior problems, and the training of parents and other nontraditional therapists follow a historical perspective on the concept of behavior therapy. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • Categorize the risk of future firesetting or delinquent behavior using self-report inventories. (careplusnj.org)
  • Symptoms include angry and irritable behaviors, argumentative and defiant behaviors, and vindictiveness. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Some other treatments include parenting training, over-correction/satiation/negative practice with corrective consequences, behavior contracting/token reinforcement, special problem-solving skills training, relaxation training, covert sensitization, fire safety and prevention education, individual and family therapy, and medication. (wikipedia.org)
  • They may not be aware of local youth firesetting prevention and intervention programs. (escapeinc.org)
  • The City of Tampa Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention Program is a multi-agency collaborative effort to provide an educational and diversionary program for youth directly involved in fire setting behaviors. (tampa.gov)
  • All youth referred must attend a family-oriented Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention Workshop and participate in discussions, intervention activities, and video presentations. (tampa.gov)
  • Youth firesetting or the misuse of fire by children isn't necessarily arson. (escapeinc.org)
  • Youth firesetting behaviors and misuse of fire has been identified as a serious safety issue. (barnstablefire.org)
  • In early to middle childhood, children who show high levels of oppositional behavior and aggression may experience negative reactions from teachers and peers. (co.us)
  • CD usually appears in early or middle childhood as oppositional defiant behavior. (medscape.com)
  • Nearly one half of children with early oppositional defiant behavior have an affective disorder, CD, or both by adolescence. (medscape.com)
  • For children and adolescents treatment usually is cognitive behavioral therapy sessions in which the patient's situation is diagnosed to find out what may have caused this impulsive behavior. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are four common factors that influence firesetting behavior among children and adolescents. (escapeinc.org)
  • The lack of adequate supervision is a factor that can influence all ages of firesetting among children and adolescents. (escapeinc.org)
  • Older children and adolescents may not have received school-based fire safety education about the dangers of the inappropriate use of fire, penalties for such behavior, and direction on what to do if a fire occurs. (escapeinc.org)
  • Children, Adolescents and Firesetting" by Joav Merrick, Carrie Howell Bowling et al. (uky.edu)
  • Dealing with a variety of childhood behavior problems, it includes theory, evaluation, and application of behavior therapy in terms relevant to the interests of students and professionals in psychology, social work, psychiatry, and education. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • The Disruptive Behavior Disorders are the most common psychiatric disorder of childhood, with a prevalence of 4-9% of the entire pediatric population. (childadvocate.net)
  • Course content includes understanding the motivations behind youth firesetting and how the impact of adverse childhood experiences and behavioral/mental health changes can influence firesetting behaviors. (fema.gov)
  • A recent review concluded that despite a number of risk factors being repeatedly identified, an understanding of the etiology behind firesetting behavior and potential developmental trajectories remains theoretically rather than empirically based. (uky.edu)
  • Impulse-Control Disorders, characterized by a failure to resist impulsive behaviors, pose unique challenges in diagnosis and management. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Whether the child or adolescent was playing, experimenting or purposely setting fires, firesetting is extremely costly. (escapeinc.org)
  • The best way to understand why children set fires is to look at their motivations for firesetting. (escapeinc.org)
  • All fire-setting behavior is dangerous, Rouse added, but when a youth begins setting fires in response to their own stress or crisis, help is needed quickly. (eastpdxnews.com)
  • The program, set to launch by this summer, is designed to increase inter-agency communication to help identify and treat young people who start fires or exhibit fire-setting behaviors. (centralmaine.com)
  • There can be a wide range of behavior that can trigger concern that a child might be at risk for setting fires. (centralmaine.com)
  • Those behaviors can include experimenting with fire or setting fires at home or elsewhere. (centralmaine.com)
  • Behavior Therapy with Children: Volume 1 (1st ed. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • This consummately well-organized survey brings together the latest and most meaningful writings in behavior therapy with children. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • Ranging from the applied clinical level to critical reviews of the field of behavior therapy, this book provides an authoritative and totally up-to-date discussion of the major behavior modification approaches as applied to children. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • Conduct Disorder - Includes behaviors that violate the rights of others and can be considered antisocial. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • In conduct disorder, a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior occurs in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated. (medscape.com)
  • Our Youth Firesetter Intervention Program is designed to intervene in destructive behavior. (oskaloosaiowa.org)
  • Scare your child into ceasing his or her behavior - Most of the time fire play is a symptom of a much deeper problem or even simple curiosity. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • A youth fire setter is a child between the ages of 5-17 years old that is directly involved in fire setting behavior either out of curiosity, crisis, peer pressure, delinquency, or pathological reasons. (tampa.gov)
  • At age 5 or younger a child must exhibit 4 different behaviors in these categories most days for at least 6 months. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Conduct-disordered youth exhibit a decreased dopamine response to reward and increased risk-taking behaviors related to abnormally disrupted frontal activity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), orbitofrontal cortices (OFC), and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) that worsens over time due to dysphoria activation of brain stress systems and increases in corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF). (medscape.com)
  • Any Bergen County child or young adult up to age 18, who has demonstrated an interest in firesetting behaviors or fire-related behavior, is eligible for services offered through the BCJFPP. (careplusnj.org)
  • Parents are often shocked to discover their child has engaged in firesetting over a prolonged period of time. (escapeinc.org)
  • If a child is not taught fire safety, the firesetting can get out of control easily. (escapeinc.org)
  • Participation - Your participation is necessary to help your child overcome his or her dangerous behavior. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • This is the child who has taken on these behaviors as a 'way of being in the world. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Getting his or her way is the sole purpose of the behavior and the child will stop at nothing to make sure that happens. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Involve your child in setting rules for appropriate behavior at home. (phmschools.org)
  • Note any disturbing behaviors in your child. (phmschools.org)
  • Listen to you child if he or she shares concerns about friends who may be exhibiting troubling behaviors. (phmschools.org)
  • For example, frequent angry outbursts, excessive fighting and bullying of other children, cruelty to animals, fire setting, frequent behavior problems at school and in the neighborhood, lack of friends and alcohol or drug use can be signs of serious problems. (phmschools.org)
  • Firesetting behavior is usually "a cry for help" and may be a symptom of a problem manifested through stress and crisis in their lives. (escapeinc.org)
  • For this small group of children, firesetting is a symptom of a more serious problem. (fremontmi.gov)
  • Scare tactics are ineffective in eliminating the cause and serve to mask the symptom, only to have the behavior resurface later. (tarrantcountytx.gov)
  • Immerse yourself in the fascinating journey of understanding the complexities of offending behavior, from sexual and violent offenses to fire-setting behavior. (studyhub.org.uk)
  • The DSM-5 does not permit diagnosis of a behavior disorder when symptoms can be better explained by a mood or other emotional disorder. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • An evaluation may be warranted here to determine whether a behavior disorder or emotional disorder is the appropriate diagnosis. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Formal classification with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition ( DSM-IV ) defines the essential characteristics as "a persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate social norms are violated. (medscape.com)
  • Aggressive behaviors can vary from problems with emotional regulation to severe and manipulative behaviors. (co.us)
  • South King Fire and Rescue is prepared to assist parents and caregivers in making an assessment of the youth fire setting behavior and addressing it with education and intervention. (southkingfire.org)
  • The program teaches students to recognize the dangers of fire and the fire hazards of tobacco products through 23 key fire safety behaviors taught in developmentally appropriate ways. (barnstablefire.org)
  • Intended as a textbook in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and education, it will be equally valuable to all professional and paraprofessionals working with the young and seeking definitive information on the use of behavior modification techniques in their work. (taylorfrancis.com)
  • Psychology enthusiasts intrigued by the intersection of psychology and criminal behavior. (studyhub.org.uk)
  • These patterns of behavior are consistent over time. (medscape.com)
  • Could better adherence to medication treatment for ADHD lower the chance that youths will later develop these other behavior disorders? (psychiatrist.com)
  • As the name implies, these disorders have to do with bad behavior. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Behavior disorders are 'pervasive,' meaning that these behaviors happen a lot. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • What are Behavior Disorders? (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • See Where to Go for Help With Behavior Disorders for professionals who can diagnose or provide a referral. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • In this article we wish to introduce and differentiate a few behavior disorders that may be diagnosed in children and teenagers. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • Behavior Disorders differ from Mood and Depressive Disorders because while irritable, angry and rule breaking behavior can occur in the context of say depression, in a Behavior Disorder this behavior is geared towards achieving a goal (getting something or getting out of something) and is not rooted in depression. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • As you can see it can be challenging to tell the difference between depression and mood symptoms versus behavior disorders. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • What are the signs and symptoms of Behavior Disorders? (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • This is the time to target behavior problems so they do not develop into a behavior disorder. (clearchildpsychology.com)
  • If you are recovering from a failed relationship, the important thing is often to understand which behaviors were pathologic (mental illness) and which were just the normal run of the mill problems common to failing/failed relationships - there is often a bias to assign too much to the 'pathology' and not enough to common relationship problems, or the issues we created by our own behaviors. (bpdfamily.com)
  • The assessments, which are already available upon referral, are designed to determine if the fire interest is natural or leading to more dangerous behavior. (centralmaine.com)
  • The program's intention is to help children who engage in firesetting behavior or interest. (funinstow.com)
  • Information regarding firesetting, designing explosives, and how to do tricks with fire is a problem that demands attention. (escapeinc.org)
  • This may also lead to problematic ways of processing social information, such as relying on aggressive solutions in problem solving when presented with social conflicts, expecting that aggressive solutions will work, and having difficulties interpreting social information accurately (such as attributing neutral behaviors by others as hostile). (co.us)
  • If you are trying to get along better with your wife, it's not as important to pinpoint the specific disorder or analyze the comorbidity as it is to recognize and fully understand the problem behaviors and how to constructively deal with them. (bpdfamily.com)
  • Longley said those discussions confirmed that behaviors and incidents were slipping through the cracks. (centralmaine.com)
  • Remedial counseling is provided, as needed, for under-age youths that present an at-risk fire setter behavior. (tampa.gov)
  • Notably, aggressive behaviors do not always involve physical contact with another person. (co.us)
  • Living in poor, crime-ridden neighborhoods also adds to the environmental risk factors leading to seriously aggressive, problematic behavior. (co.us)
  • This further highlights the need to recognize and treat aggressive behaviors early. (co.us)
  • Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist" is a 2-day course based on the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1035, Standard on Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist and Youth Firesetter Program Manager Professional Qualifications pertaining to the youth firesetting intervention specialist. (fema.gov)
  • Cases handled by one agency were going unreported to other agencies that could have been involved to address the behavior and underlying issues. (centralmaine.com)
  • Research shows that without intervention, youthful fire setting behavior tends to continue. (southkingfire.org)
  • The research of firesetting has been conducted in different ways and lacks a coherent, consistent and comprehensive set of empirical findings. (uky.edu)