“…Not only are PMIEs distressing and pose risks for vulnerable individuals, but they likely relate to judicial concerns, which could arguably prevent disclosure for fear of legal ramifications (Williamson, Murphy, Castro, et al, 2020). Offense-induced PTSD can occur when a person experiences PTSD symptoms because of their actions, such as committing a crime (Chung et al, 2016; Mossière & Marche, 2020), and has been associated with increased aggression, violent outbursts, and higher rates of committed offenses (Sommer et al, 2017; Widom, 2014). The prevalence of offense-related PTSD among convicted homicide perpetrators is 42.6% (Badenes-Ribera et al, 2021).…”