Journal Published Online: 01 April 1985
Volume 30, Issue 2

Women and Arson: A Demographic Study

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

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. 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 Information

Harmon, RB
Forensic Psychiatry Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts, New York, NY
Rosner, R
Forensic Psychiatry Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts, New York, NY
Wiederlight, M
Forensic Psychiatry Clinic for the Criminal and Supreme Courts, New York, NY
Pages: 11
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Stock #: JFS11827J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11827J