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Latest resources
Access IFAS resources to understand the best practice in addressing strangulation.
Strangulation in Stranger Sexual Offences and Stranger Sexual Homicides
- ● Sep, 2026
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New analysis by the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) presents the first research to focus specifically on the prevalence of strangulation within stranger sexual offences and stranger sexual homicides.
Northern Ireland Strangulation and Asphyxiation Offences June 2023 – June 2025
- ● Aug, 2026
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This report outlines the strangulation and asphyxiation offence police recorded data from Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) for the first two years of their standalone strangulation and asphyxiation legislation (26th June 2023 – 25th June 2025).
Clinical guidelines specifically for the management of non-fatal strangulation in children and young people
- ● Aug, 2026
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The guidelines provide practical recommendations covering clinical assessment, imaging, safeguarding, mental health, admission and discharge planning.
Information leaflet for children, young people and families following a medical assessment for strangulation
- ● Aug, 2026
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IFAS has published a new patient information leaflet for children, young people and families following non-fatal strangulation. Developed with SafeLives Changemakers, survivors & Beyond Equality it supports conversations and signposts to further help
Latest publications
Check out our library for the latest insights on strangulation.
An analysis of non-fatal strangulation in adult males reporting rape or sexual assault between 2017 and 2024
- ● Oct, 2025
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New research analysing 8 years of SARC data explores non-fatal strangulation in adult males reporting rape or sexual assault, comparing their experiences with female victims. Published in the Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine.
The Dangerous Rise of Sexual Strangulation
- ● Jun, 2025
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With studies showing non- consensual strangulation during sex is rife, Closer examines the worrying and very risky trend.
Analysis of case files of children reporting non-fatal strangulation as part of a sexual assault
- ● Jun, 2025
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Analysis of case files of CYP undergoing an acute (FME) during the seven-year period 2017–2023, following an allegation or suspicion of rape or sexual assault with a history of non-fatal strangulation.
The Femicide Census Report: 2000 Women
- ● Mar, 2025
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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.
Latest Blog Posts
IFAS launches new three-year strategy to address strangulation across the UK
- ● Oct, 2026
- ● Niharika Noakes
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The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) has today launched its new IFAS Strategy 2026-2029, setting out the change it seeks to achieve across policy, practice, education, research and public understanding over the next three years. Download → IFAS Strategy 2026-2029 Download → IFAS Strategy Executive Summary The strategy launches at the start of Domestic Abuse […]
From evidence to action: reflecting on the IFAS Conference 2026
- ● Sep, 2026
- ● Niharika Noakes
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What becomes possible when evidence, lived experience and professional expertise come together — and what happens next? On 8 September, around 150 professionals, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, educators and specialists working across health, criminal justice, violence against women and girls (VAWG), safeguarding and prevention came together in Birmingham for the IFAS Conference 2026. Under the […]
Experts call for stronger, joined-up response to strangulation as national conference brings together Government, criminal justice, health, education and VAWG leaders
- ● Sep, 2026
- ● Niharika Noakes
- ● News, Blog, Information
IFAS Conference 2026 will examine how evidence, education, policy and professional practice must work together to address strangulation and prevent harm Leading experts from Government, healthcare, criminal justice, research, education and the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector will come together in Birmingham on Tuesday 8 September for the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) […]
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 Conference - Addressing Strangulation in the VAWG Strategy: Building a Safer Society for All
08 Sep 2026, 9.00am —
4.30pm
The conference will provide an opportunity for professionals to come together to share their experiences and insight and to discuss how to move forward in speaking to and working with young people.
In person meeting
at
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Holiday Street, Birmingham, B1 1HH
Cost: Early Bird Ticket £120 until 08 May 2026
NFS: Advanced online training for professionals
12 Dec 2025, 9:30 —
16:00
The advanced sessions are FREE and are open to the specified profession. Please note you must have attended a webinar or completed the eLearning prior to attending this course. This online one-day course will build upon the introductory learning from the webinars/eLearning and will include interactive activities and discussion. See various course professions and dates
Virtual meeting
Cost: Free
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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