Citation

Peters B, Freeman B. Child Adolesc. Psychiatr. Clin. N. Am. 2016; 25(1): 99-106.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1601 23rd Avenue South, Suite 3023, Nashville, TN 37212, USA. Electronic address: bradley.w.freeman@vanderbilt.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.chc.2015.08.009

PMID

26593122

Abstract

Juvenile firesetting is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Male gender, substance use, history of maltreatment, interest in fire, and psychiatric illness are commonly reported risk factors. Interventions that have been shown to be effective in juveniles who set fires include cognitive behavior therapy and educational interventions, whereas satiation has not been shown to be an effective intervention. Forensic assessments can assist the legal community in adjudicating youth with effective interventions. Future studies should focus on consistent assessment and outcome measures to create more evidence for directing evaluation and treatment of juvenile firesetters.

Keywords: Juvenile justice;

Language: en