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Single versus multiple firesetting: an examination of demographic, behavioural and psychological factors (2024)
Journal Article
Sambrooks, K., Tyler, N., & Gannon, T. A. (in press). Single versus multiple firesetting: an examination of demographic, behavioural and psychological factors. Psychiatry, Psychology and Law, 1-26. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2023.2272904

Deliberate firesetting is a prevalent issue. While a number of psychological treatment needs have been identified for adults who set fires, their association with multiple firesetting has received limited attention. This study examined whether demogr... Read More about Single versus multiple firesetting: an examination of demographic, behavioural and psychological factors.

Firesetting Reoffending: A Meta-Analysis (2021)
Journal Article
Sambrooks, K., Olver, M. E., Page, T. E., & Gannon, T. A. (2021). Firesetting Reoffending: A Meta-Analysis. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 48(11), 1634-1651. https://doi.org/10.1177/00938548211013577

Despite the significant adverse consequences of deliberate firesetting, it has been unclear what proportion of individuals repeat this problematic behavior, owing to methodological differences and large variability in reported reoffending rates. A me... Read More about Firesetting Reoffending: A Meta-Analysis.