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The Young Firelighter: Profile Characteristics and Recidivism Risk Factors

Abstract

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Firelighting behaviour amongst children and adolescents poses a significant concern for the well-being of the young person and their wider communities. Often difficult to detect, young firelighters account for a fifth of the fires lit in Australia. The focus of this study was to explore the characteristics and profiles of young firelighters in an Australian sample and to determine the rate of recidivism and identify variables that may predict firelighting recidivism risk.

Degree

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Name dc:type.qualificationname
other
Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
other
Grantor dc:publisher.institution
Victoria University
Year dc:date.issued
2014

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Kurt, Esma

Subjects

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Rights

Language dc:language
en

Chain of custody

source
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Victoria University (Australia)
Base URL
vuir.vu.edu.au/cgi/oai2
Last updated
2026-07-24
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OAI-PMH GetRecord
citation

Kurt, Esma. The Young Firelighter: Profile Characteristics and Recidivism Risk Factors. other thesis, Victoria University, 2014.