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Latest resources
Access IFAS resources to understand the best practice in addressing strangulation.
Strangulation and ‘Choking’ Factsheet
- ● Oct, 2024
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When strangulation (external pressure to the neck) is used in the context of consensual sex, is it more commonly referred to as ‘choking’ or perhaps another term like ‘breath play'. This fact sheet lays out the risks of this dangerous practice.
An analysis of Domestic Homicide Reviews with fatal strangulation (Report 3)
- ● Aug, 2024
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This report provides a detailed exploration into demographics, circumstances of the homicides, and an analysis of domestic abuse histories whereby the method of killing in the domestic homicide was strangulation.
Non-fatal strangulation proforma (IFAS - July 2024)
- ● Jul, 2024
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This proforma focuses on the non-fatal strangulation (NFS) elements of an examination and as such should be used as an adjunct to other clinical documentation e.g., SARC proforma/ED/custody proforma etc.
Guidance for Police Management of Strangulation
- ● May, 2024
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Guidance for the police management of strangulation cases, intended to enhance the response to strangulation. This is under consultation until Friday 26th July. Download the guidance and respond to our consultation survey.
Latest publications
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Sexual strangulation has become popular – but that doesn’t mean it’s wanted
- ● Sep, 2024
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An act seemingly once confined to bondage and “kink” communities has become mainstream. Despite the many risks to health (including death), sexual choking is now popular, even commonplace, particularly among young people.
Non-Fatal Strangulation Campaign by the National Council of Women
- ● Jul, 2024
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Network 18-30 are campaigning to highlight the increasing issue of non-fatal strangulation and suffocation, particularly during consensual sex. Incidents are on the rise, and this is being associated with children’s increasing access to porn.
More than half of Australian young people are using strangulation during sex: new research
- ● Jul, 2024
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A recent survey of over 4,000 young Australians, aged 18-35 years found that more than half (57%) reported being strangled by a partner during sex and about half (51%) reported that they had strangled their partner during sex.
Hundreds charged with non-fatal strangulation offences after domestic abuse law changed
- ● Jul, 2023
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More than 200 people have been charged with non-fatal strangulation offences after the law was changed to protect victims of domestic abuse.
Latest Blog Posts
An estimated
20,000
strangulations a year are reported to women’s charities
Find out more about the prevalence of strangulation
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Training events
Latest training events
Join the dots and learn about the risks and issues around strangulation at our training events
IFAS Clinical Webinar Series Autumn 2024
05 Nov 2024,
We are pleased to announce our next clinical webinar series on Non-Fatal Strangulation (NFS) which will take place in the autumn from 10 September to 05 November 2024.
Virtual meeting
Cost: Free
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SafeLives Training
12 Feb 2025,
In partnership with IFAS, SafeLives have developed non-fatal strangulation (NFS) training for professionals who work with victims/survivors of strangulation. **Please note: there are multiple training dates across 2024 and into 2025. For more information see their website.
Virtual and in person meeting
Cost: See details
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Our message is clear and simple. There is no safe way to strangle.
Our message is clear and simple. There is no safe way to strangle.
Following the introduction of new legislation which recognises strangulation as a stand alone offence, we are driven to highlight and tackle the severity of strangulation and the deep impact on the victims/survivors.
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