The @InstituteIFAS have worked with survivors to produce a powerful short video exploring the journey that victim/survivors of strangulation go on to reclaim their voice. Please share so as many survivors see this as possible. youtube.com/watch?v=YPUiiKkW…

Great to see Jersey ministers planning to introduce legislation by December 2025 to make non-fatal strangulation an offense, acknowledging its severity and increased risk of escalation to murder. "Protecting victims is a must," ➡️ bbc.com/news/articles/c62436…

'Consensual or non consensual sex is a lack of oxygen to the brain and the impact on the brain and psychological impact is significant and we really need to wake up to this.' the brilliant @CommissionerDA speaking to @bbc5live. #IFASConf24

Our survey looking at the prevalence of strangulation in consensual sex will be @TVNaga01 show on @bbc5live. Prevalence of strangulation is highest amongst 16- 34 yrs old. 24% report having strangled/choked a partner during sex. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:b… #IFASConf24

'We need a digital solution so that every protective order in every court will flow through to frontline policing. I hope I can come back to you in a few years time to let you know we have found that solution.' ACC Sam Millar QGM IFASConf24

Professor Heather Douglas @HDouglasLaw from @UniMelb will be presenting at our #Conference on prevalence of sexual strangulation/ choking amongst 18 to 35 year old Australians. Book your place! Tuesday 12th Nov, 9am- 4:30pm in #Manchester. fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-tackli…

Professor Heather Douglas @HDouglasLaw from @UniMelb will be presenting at our #Conference on prevalence of sexual strangulation/ choking amongst 18 to 35 year old Australians. Book your place! Tuesday 12th Nov, 9am- 4:30pm in Manchester. fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-tackli…

Don't miss out an attending our #Conference on 12th November in Manchester. We will be sharing knowledge, hearing from survivors & discussing a way forward. #Strangulation #VAWG Full agenda: fflm.ac.uk/wp-content/upload… Still time to book your place: fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-tackli…

This week we were informed of the of death of our very good friend Dr. Victoria (Vicky) Evans an eminent forensic physician who taught many of us to provide holistic care to victims of sexual assault.

Do you work in Higher Education? Do you want to improve sex education and support for students? Strangulation has become a common sexual expectation and experience, particularly amongst younger people. In a recent study conducted with undergraduate students in Australia, researchers found that 56% respondents reported ever being strangled during sex (17% during their last sexual experience). link.springer.com/article/10… Join us in Manchester for our upcoming conference on 12th November – Tackling Strangulation: Working Together to Save Lives – to hear from one of the study’s researchers, Professor Heather Douglas. Sign up before 31st August to take advantage of our early bird discount: fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-tackli…

At IFAS will continue to raise awareness on the risks associated with strangulation, with a focus on ending violence against women and girls. For more information and to get help see our information leaflet for victims ifas.org.uk/information-leaf…

Strangulation within the context of domestic abuse is a high risk indicator for domestic homicide.

An important piece from @guardian @CountDeadWomen @FemicideCensus & @KilledWomennw. A reminder for anyone working to end violence against women and girls. This is one too many.

Secure your place at the early bird rate until 31 August 2024 fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-tackli…

Speaker Announcement! We are delighted to announce that Dame Vera Baird @VeraBaird will be speaking at our conference on Tuesday 12 November 2024. In her recent report, greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/… two of eleven women who had suffered domestic abuse had also experienced NFS.

We're delighted to announce that early bird tickets are now available for our 2025 conference. This will be our biggest event to date and we can't wait to see you there. More information and booking here: stmaryscentre.org/profession…… Or email josh.edgar@mft.nhs.uk

You have 10 more days to benefit from our early bird conference ticket prices! Make sure you don't miss out. #TacklingStrangulation2024 fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-tackli…