Commentary: Models and correlates of firesetting behavior.
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چکیده
From antiquity, fire has played an integral role in human survival. Numerous references to its mythical and religious significance can be found in ancient biblical and mythological texts. In modern times, however, fire has been less a symbol of reverence and too often a tool of violence and destruction. Every year in the United States, approximately 500,000 incendiary and suspect fires occur, causing over $2 billion in losses, 3,500 injuries, and 750 deaths. According to Lyman, “when measured on a cost per incident basis, arson is the most expensive crime committed.” No other area of forensic practice has been more detrimentally affected by inaccurate presumption than firesetting. Fineman contends that such widespread misunderstanding is largely due to the failure of mental health professionals to dispel misconceptions about fire-related behavior. Clearly, it is incumbent on mental health professionals to work with investigators and professionals across disciplines in an effort to facilitate a better understanding of firesetting phenomena. The paper that we have been asked to comment on is potentially an important source of data on this complex behavior. We will begin by reviewing the literature on juvenile firesetting to place this article in the context of present knowledge. Theoretical Models of Firesetting Behavior
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
دوره 31 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003