Juvenile firesetting has been identified as the fastest growing fire threat in the United States. Annual statistics show that more than 300 people are killed, and nearly $300 million dollars in property is destroyed by fires set by children. More than 30-percent of the victims are the children themselves.
Burn Institute – Juvenile Firesetter
The Burn Institute is a non-profit health agency dedicated to reducing burn injuries and deaths through fire and burn prevention education, burn survivor support programs and the funding of burn care research and treatment.
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Juvenile Arsonist |
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges – Juvenile Firesetter | USFA Youth/Juvenile Firesetter Intervention |