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Access IFAS resources to understand the best practice in addressing strangulation.
Read our response to the report as it builds on our existing research that highlights non-fatal strangulation (NFS) as a risk factor in domestic homicide and suspected victim suicides following domestic abuse.
This short video & report demonstrates and celebrates the last 2.5 years of IFAS working with survivors. We hope to show others that you can reclaim your voice & for practitioners to see the value of lived experience in addressing VAWG.
On 5th March 2025 the Femicide Census published key findings from their 2,000 Women Report. Strangulation was used in 27% of femicide killings - see our response to this invaluable report.
Our guidance for victims/survivors of strangulation is now available in English, Welsh, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Urdu and Punjabi in plain text for accessibility.
Check out our library for the latest insights on strangulation.
Of the 2,000 women aged 14 years and above who were killed in the UK since 2014, strangulation was used in 550 (27%) killings. 372 were strangled by an intimate partner.
This report makes recommendations to the government on how to address the harmful impacts of pornography. The report also looks at the 'choking' and strangulation content in porn and makes recommendations for this content to be made illegal.
A new report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Nicole Jacobs, uncovers that the criminal justice system is unfit to hold abusers to account and safeguard domestic abuse victims. The work of IFAS was mentioned in the report.
IFAS and Bangor University survey looking at understanding prevalence of strangulation during sex in the UK was covered by The Economist.
An estimated
20,000
strangulations a year are reported to women’s charities
Find out more about the prevalence of strangulation
Read moreThe Institute has the expertise to train professionals on best practice in supporting victims/survivors of strangulation through a forensic and medical lens.
Training eventsJoin the dots and learn about the risks and issues around strangulation at our training events
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
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
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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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