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Information leaflets for victims of strangulation (various languages)
Information leaflets for victims of strangulation (various languages)
January 2023
If you, a family member or friend has been affected by strangulation here is what you need to know.
>Information for victims of strangulation
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We don’t provide direct support to victim/survivors. Our get help page provides a list of organisations and services that can help and provide support. If you are in danger please call 999 the police emergency number immediately.
You are not to blame.
A victim who has been abused over a period of time may “normalise” the abuse. The abuser will blame the victim for what has happened.
Some people who have been strangled feel embarrassed or feel that they are to blame. This is never the case.
Other languages
IFAS information leaflet for victims is available in other languages
Download our information leaflet for victims of strangulation in English, Welsh, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Urdu and Punjabi. You can also download the plain text version below.
Blogs written by survivors
Blogs written by survivors
Lived experience of strangulation
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