Content Summary:
A substantial proportion of deliberately set fires are started by children and young teenagers. Up to a third of young people in community samples report that they have engaged in firesetting behaviour and this common, costly and often complex problem is cited as causing significant amounts of physical, financial and emotional damage globally each year.
This one-day course explores what is understood about child-set fires and how the latest research can influence frontline practice in addressing firesetting behaviour. Particular attention is given to the lens through which we approach firesetting behaviour and the importance of language; the motives for child-set fires, and “what works” in addressing child-set fires, including learning from adult firesetting research.
By using case studies and practical exercises throughout, delegates will develop their knowledge and skills in this area whilst also learning new creative techniques and approaches that can be applied across direct work with children and teenagers. In so doing, those attending can increase their understanding and confidence in this often misunderstood and much-feared behaviour.
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