Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following homicide

Homicide perpetrators have been observed to report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) directly related to involvement in the offence itself. A single case-study is presented, which describes the application of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR; Shapiro, 1995) for a male perpetrator of homicide. The nature of the difficulties these offenders experience is considered and the need for appropriate psychological intervention in such cases is discussed.