@article{ref1,
title="Arsonists and violent offenders compared: two peas in a pod?",
journal="International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology",
year="2015",
author="Wilpert, Julia and van Horn, Joan and Eisenberg, Mara",
volume="61",
number="12",
pages="1354-1368",
abstract="Arsonists are considered a type of violent offender by some and a distinct group of offenders by others. Assuming the latter could be beneficial to offer tailor-made psychotherapeutic treatment to these offenders. The present study investigated whether arsonists (n = 55) and violent offenders (n = 41) are differentiable regarding several demographic and personal characteristics, and criminal career. <br><br>RESULTS indicated that arsonists were significantly more often diagnosed with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Axis II disorder, and more socially isolated and lacking coping skills. Violent offenders, on the other hand, demonstrated more drug abuse/dependence, a younger age at the first manifestation of antisocial behavior, a more extensive criminal history and higher percentage of recidivism. In light of these results, it is conceivable that arsonists could benefit from a slightly different treatment approach, for example, with more attention to relational and emotion regulation skills.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0306-624X",
doi="10.1177/0306624X15619165",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0306624X15619165"
}