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Juvenile Firesetting: A Research Overview
(NCJ 207606) May 2005
Bulletin, 8 page(s)
Putnam, C. T., Kirkpatrick, J. T.
 
Outlines research and theories related to juvenile firesetting, identifies limitations of the research, and recommends prevention strategies. This OJJDP Bulletin draws on information gathered by a National Association of State Fire Marshals project conducted in 2002. In a typical year, fires set by children and youth claim the lives of hundreds of people and destroy more than $300 million worth of property. A comprehensive understanding of juvenile firesetting is key to curbing this destructive behavior.
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