NCJ Number
98838
Journal
Journal of Forensic Science Volume: 30 Issue: 2 Dated: (April 1985) Pages: 467-477
Date Published
1985
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This study describes women accused of setting fires in the City of New York who were evaluated between 1980 and 1983 at the Forensic Psychiatry Clinic for the New York Criminal and Supreme Courts.
Abstract
Consideration is given to their age, ethnicity, history of prior mental illness, abuse of controlled substances, economic status, family background, education, and employment. Their methodology, planning, and targeting for their firesetting behavior, as well as reported motivations for engaging in arson, are also considered. (Author abstract)