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IFAS Resources
Report into Strangulation, Suffocation, Asphyxiation & Smothering Homicides in England &Wales from 2011- 2021
- ● Sep, 2023
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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?
- ● Aug, 2023
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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?
- ● Aug, 2023
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Listen to Dr Cath White as she details what actually happens to the body when someone is strangled.
What are the immediate symptoms of strangulation?
- ● Aug, 2023
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Dr Cath White details what the immediate, short term and long term health impacts of strangulation and how a victim may present.
Information Leaflet for Victims of Strangulation (Other Languages)
- ● Jul, 2023
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Our guidance for victims/survivors of strangulation is now available in English, Welsh, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Urdu and Punjabi in plain text for accessibility.
ONS Data on Non-Fatal Strangulation & Suffocation June - December 2022
- ● Jun, 2023
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The Institute submitted a freedom of information request to the Office for National Statistics to obtain data on the new offences. The questions asked can be found in this short report. This report provides an overview of the data received from ONS.
Access the latest guidance on non-fatal strangulation in physical and sexual assault
- ● Apr, 2023
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Access our guidance on non-fatal strangulation in physical and sexual assault and explore the variety of signs and symptoms victims/survivors of strangulation may have.
What is the Institute For Addressing Strangulation and what are their aims?
- ● Mar, 2023
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Watch our latest video on the journey of creating the Institute and the ambitious plans to ensure all victims/survivors of strangulation receive the best response.
UK prevalence of strangulation and suffocation
- ● Feb, 2023
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1 in 4 women accessing community and refuge service reported having experienced strangulation or suffocation. Read the latest data on prevalence of strangulation and how IFAS aims to address gaps in the knowledge & inform best practice.
Information leaflet for victims of strangulation
- ● Jan, 2023
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Strangulation is serious and there is no safe way to be strangled. Only 50% of people who are strangled will have a visible neck injury. Read our guidance for victims/survivors of strangulation.
