Table of Contents

1: Introduction to the Problem.- 2: The Burning of America.- 3: Behavioral Characteristics of Firesetters.- 4: “Playing-with-Matches” Firesetters.- 5: “Crying-for-Help” Firesetters.- 6: “Delinquent” Firesetters.- 7: “Severely Disturbed” Firesetters.- 8: Sexual Concerns and Arson.- 9: Juvenile Arsonists in Prison.- 10: From Firebugs to Fire Fighters?.- 11: To Catch an Arsonist.- 12: Treatment of the Offender.- 13: Strategies for the Future.- Notes.- Appendix A: Questionnaires.- Appendix B: Methodology and Tables.- Appendix C: “Learn Not to Burn” Knowledge Test.