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Report into Strangulation, Suffocation, Asphyxiation and Smothering Homicides in England and Wales from 2011 to 2021

Report into Strangulation, Suffocation, Asphyxiation & Smothering Homicides in England &Wales from 2011- 2021

  • ● Sep, 2023
  • IFAS
  • Research report Data

There were 342 strangulation homicides from 2011 to 2021 and 75% of these victims were female. Overall, female victims of strangulation homicide aged 16+ were 54 times more likely to have been killed by an ex-partner or partner than a male victim.

What is strangulation?

What is strangulation?

  • ● Aug, 2023
  • IFAS
  • Video Guidance

What is strangulation, the health impact of strangulation and the prevalence of strangulation in England and Wales.

How much pressure is required to cause strangulation?

How much pressure is required to cause strangulation?

  • ● Aug, 2023
  • IFAS
  • Video Guidance

Listen to Dr Cath White as she details what actually happens to the body when someone is strangled.

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Hundreds charged with non-fatal strangulation offences after domestic abuse law changed

Hundreds charged with non-fatal strangulation offences after domestic abuse law changed

  • ● Jul, 2023
  • ITV News
  • News Article

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 could land you 14 years in prison under new legislation

Hands off! Non-fatal strangulation In NI could land you 14 years in prison under new legislation

  • ● Jun, 2023
  • Belfast Live
  • News Article

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: Victim speaks out as new law comes into effect

Non fatal strangulation: NI Victim speaks out as new law comes into effect

  • ● Jun, 2023
  • Belfast Live
  • News Article

“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

New law on strangulation is making a difference

  • ● Jun, 2023
  • Yorkshire Bylines
  • News Article

Recent legislation helps courts address a previously neglected form of violence

An estimated

20,000

strangulations a year are reported to women’s charities

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IFAS 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

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Clinical Webinar Series for Emergency Care Practitioners

09 Jan 2024, 12.00 — 13.30
The series of three webinars will take place on Tuesday 09 January 2024, Tuesday 23 January 2024, Tuesday 06 February 2024. Cost: £150 for 3 webinars; £50 per single webinar

Virtual meeting

Cost: £150 for all 3 sessions. £50 per individual session

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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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Clinical Webinar Series on Strangulation

25 Sep 2023, 19:00 — 20:00
We have launched a series of webinars which will be delivered by expert speakers including Prof Cath White specifically targeted at clinicians. The webinars will provide detailed insight into identifying and supporting patients who have experienced strangulation.

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Cost: £30-£100

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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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