individuals involved in criminal offenses exhibit higher rates of psychological disorders compared to the general population. This contributes to the persistence of psychological dysfunction, criminal behavior and recidivism, highlighting the necessity of integrating mental health services within criminal justice systems. One psychological consequence associated with violent offending is Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from perpetrating the crime itself, referred to as perpetration-induced traumatic stress (PITS). Failure to recognize this condition may have serious consequences for both offenders and judicial systems, including risk of suicide, recurrent violence, severe functional impairment, and complications within legal proceedings. Despite this importance, this phenomenon remains insufficiently understood. Therefore, The present study aimed to compare the psychological profiles of violent offenders who were likely to experience perpetration-induced PTSD with those who were not. To facilitate early screening of PITS in forensic settings , the Minnesota personality inventory (MMPI) short form personality assessment (Mini-Mult) was employed,

This quantitative study employed causal-comparative design using criterion- group approach. Data collection instruments included the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), the Mini-Mult, the Trauma History Questionnaire (THQ), and a demographic information form.

Findings: The findings indicated that violent offenders demonstrated elevated scores on the F, Hs, Sc, D, and Pa scales, respectively. Screening results showed that 41 participants (36%) were likely to experience PTSD symptoms associated with committing violent crimes, whereas 73 participants did not meet this criterion. Comparison of the psychological profiles of the two groups revealed significant differences only in the validity scales, particularly in the F scale.

the findings suggest that a considerable proportion of violent offenders may experience full or partial symptoms of PTSD associated with perpetrating violent crimes and may therefore benefit from specialized psychological services. Furthermore, validity scales-particularly F scale- may serve as useful preliminary indicators for identifying individuals who require more comprehensive psychological assessment.