Understanding and assessing adult firesetting
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This workshop will provide mental health and correctional professionals with the latest knowledge on deliberate firesetting. Attendees will gain knowledge of the common characteristics of and theoretical explanations for adult firesetting. Attendees will also learn about current evidence-based approaches for assessment of adult deliberate firesetting including psychometric tools that can assist in identification of treatment needs and current best practice in risk assessment. This workshop is designed for professionals working with mental health or justice involved people. If you have questions about your suitability, please contact FMHPDP@forensicare.vic.gov.auThis workshop will be facilitated by Dr Nichola Tyler (Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, CFBS) and Dr Lauren Ducat (Manager Problem Behaviour Program and Chief Psychologist CFMHS, Forensicare; Adjunct Research Fellow, CFBS)
You may attend this workshop online or in-person at Swinburne University (Hawthorn)
Date
Friday 14 November 2025 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Swinburne University Hawthorn (Building- Swinburne Place West [SPW])
Wakefield Street, Room: SPW111, Hawthorn VIC 3122
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Understanding and assessing adult firesetting
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