FireFocus is a web-page designed and ran by psychologist Rebekah Doley, her sight has many different links pertaining to the subject of arson and arsonists. I found this sight helpful because of its information about the profiling of an arsonist. According to the web page, "Arson is predominantly committed by males, a trend which is consistent with patterns of participation in criminal activity" The web-page also gave information in which arsonists where commpared to other arsonists and then compared to other criminals.
When comparing female arsonists to male arsonists the web-page states; "Female firesetters are more likely to set fires for emotional reasons and to target residential property. Male firesetting behaviour tends to target commercial property and has a more instrumental focus.
When the article speaks on arsonists in relation to other criminals the thesis is; "In terms of their demographic profile arsonists are typical of offenders generally. Where arsonists differentiate themselves from other offenders is mainly in the type of anti-social behaviour they undertake.
The information in this sight was helpful due to the fact that it gave different points of view on the topics of arson and arsonists. I was greatly surprised by all of the information contained within this web-page. I
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