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Latest resources
Access IFAS resources to understand the best practice in addressing strangulation.
Strangulation Data Capture Guidance
- ● Apr, 2024
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Guidance produced by IFAS to support front-line services in responding to, monitoring, and reporting on strangulation. This guidance has been supported by findings from an IFAS survey, also reported in this guidance document.
Prosecution and Sentencing of Strangulation and Suffocation Offences Report 2024
- ● Apr, 2024
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A report into the latest data surrounding the prosecution and conviction of strangulation and suffocation cases in England and Wales from the first year post-legislation (up to 6th June 2023).
VKPP Year 3 Report - IFAS Response
- ● Apr, 2024
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A short overview of general findings from three years of data* analysed by the Vulnerability Knowledge and Practice Programme (VKPP).
Killed by strangulation: data from ONS year ending March 2023
- ● Apr, 2024
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An overview of homicide data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on strangulation as a method of killing year ending March 2023.
Latest publications
Check out our library for the latest insights on strangulation.
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.
Hands off! Non-fatal strangulation In NI could land you 14 years in prison under new legislation
- ● Jun, 2023
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On Monday 26th June, non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation (under The Justice Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims Act NI 2022) has been made a specific criminal offence in Northern Ireland, punishable by up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
Non fatal strangulation: NI Victim speaks out as new law comes into effect
- ● Jun, 2023
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“I was strangled the second time to the point where I blacked out, lost control of my bladder and bowels and honestly felt I was going to die"
New law on strangulation is making a difference
- ● Jun, 2023
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Recent legislation helps courts address a previously neglected form of violence
Latest Blog Posts
An estimated
20,000
strangulations a year are reported to women’s charities
Find out more about the prevalence of strangulation
Read moreIFAS Training
The Institute has the expertise to train professionals on best practice in supporting victims/survivors of strangulation through a forensic and medical lens.
Training events
Latest training events
Join the dots and learn about the risks and issues around strangulation at our training events
IFAS CONFERENCE 2024: From Data to Action
30 Apr 2024, 09:00 —
16:00
This event will feature the latest clinical guidelines, critical research, and renowned guest speakers, empowering frontline professionals, organisations, and individuals to enhance their support for victims and survivors of strangulation.
In person meeting
at
Crowne Plaza, Central Square, Holliday St, Birmingham, B1 1HH
Cost: £90 for early bird tickets, £150 for standard tickets
Clinical Webinar Series for Emergency Care Practitioners
06 Feb 2024, 12.00 —
13.30
The series of two webinars will take place on Tuesday, 06 February and Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It's free to attend both webinars; there is no cost for participation.
Virtual meeting
Cost: Free
Institute for Addressing Strangulation: 'One Year On' Knowledge Event
28 Nov 2023, 09.30am —
13.00pm
We’re pleased to advise that IFAS will be holding a Knowledge Event on Tuesday 28 November 2023. It will be a half-day event reflecting on IFAS’s work over the last 12 months whilst also looking at what the future holds. It will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and is £30 to attend. Reserve your place now!
Virtual meeting
Cost: £30.00
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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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