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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

As we begin Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, we are looking ahead to the next phase of this work alongside survivors, professionals, policymakers, researchers and partners across the UK. Read the IFAS Strategy 2026–2029 ifas.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The strategy sets out how we'll work with partners to strengthen the response to strangulation & emerging evidence. It connects healthcare, criminal justice,specialist support & education, ensuring lived experience informs change while advancing prevention, early intervention & evidence-based action

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁. 4 years after strangulation & suffocation offences were implemented in England & Wales, understanding of strangulation, its risks & impact has grown significantly #EvidenceIntoAction ifas.org.uk/blog/ifas-la...

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IFAS launches new three-year strategy to address strangulation across the UK - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

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...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

IFAS stands ready to contribute our research, clinical expertise and resources to government, policing, probation and local partners.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

IFAS supports the concerns raised by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, and her call for victims and survivors to be considered throughout the systems intended to protect them. Read our statement below. #NonFatalStrangulation #DomesticAbuse #VictimSafety #CriminalJustice

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝘄𝗲’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗔𝗪𝗚 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗙𝗔𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, we’d love to see you there. Book ➡️ ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere... #NonFatalStrangulation

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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

BASHH is proud to have contributed to the development of new UK clinical guidelines for paediatric non-fatal strangulation and a dedicated patient information leaflet. These resources support consistent assessment, care and safeguarding practice. 🔗 bit.ly/4x9QSf6 @institutefas.bsky.social

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

University students aged 18-24 in Scotland, England, Wales. The Uni of Warwick wants to hear from you. Research study on attitudes to strangulation during consensual sex. Confidential, non-judgmental, £20 voucher for your time. Fill in the form forms.office.com/pages/respon... #IFAS #VAWG

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Tickets are now open for the IFAS Conference 2026. Confirmed speakers include Jess Phillips MP, Professor Cath White OBE, and leading researchers from the University of Exeter. 8 September 2026 | Birmingham | 🔗 fflm.ac.uk/event/ifasconference/ #IFAS #VAWG #Conference2026

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Last chance to apply. ⏰ Our Communications Manager role closes tomorrow. Fri 8th May. If you or someone you know has the communications expertise to help amplify our work on strangulation and VAWG, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Full details and apply: ifas.org.uk/vacancy-communications-manager/

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Vacancy: Communications Manager - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) is the UK’s centre of expertise on strangulation. Funded by the UK Home Office, IFAS is dedicated to increasing understanding of and improving the res...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Dr Catherine White from IFAS joined BBC Women's Hour to speak out on Romania's Eurovision entry "Choke Me" and why this is a safeguarding issue, not a creative one. Listen from 45m 13s 🎙 🔗 bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002tbgs #IFAS #Eurovision2026 #VAWG

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BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Moon mission, Miscarriages, Romania's Eurovision entry

Astronaut Christina Koch will make history as she heads around the moon.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Romania's Eurovision entry repeats "choke me" 30 times. Sexual strangulation causes brain injury and death. We're campaigning to have this removed. Sign the petition. Take action. 🔗 change.org/p/stop-the-bbc-airing-eurovision-content-that-normalises-violence-against-women

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Stop the BBC airing Eurovision content that normalises violence against women

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Strangulation is a high-risk indicator of escalating harm. Our latest IFAS report highlights variation in how offences are recorded across England and Wales. As Dr Zoe Callon notes, this “limits our ability to build a clear and consistent picture.” Read more: ifas.org.uk/strangulatio...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

We are so excited to welcome Dame Nicole Jacobs to our conference on 18th November to hear her speak. Her support over the last 3 years has been invaluable! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j6d... Check out our programme! ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere... Ticket cost: Standard rate: £180, Charity rate: £130.

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IFAS Conference- Children and Young People: Could strangulation be ‘choking’ future generations?

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Have you signed up to our conference yet? Children and Young People: Could Strangulation Be ‘Choking’ Future Generations? This is a valuable event for anyone working with children and young people affected by abuse, violence, or trauma. Book your place: ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Excited to announce that Kate Brown, Chief Crown Prosecutor at CPS will be speaking at our conference Children and Young People: Could strangulation be ‘choking’ future generations? Excited to hear from her as well as MP Jess Phillips Book your place here! ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Listen to our podcast with Sex Education Forum ahead of their session at our conference Children and Young People: Could strangulation be ‘choking’ future generations? Book your place at the conference here: ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere... www.youtube.com/watch?v=C357...

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Podcast: How should we talk about strangulation with young people?

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Attend the FREE online interactive session developed with IFAS and explore new guidance on confidentiality and information sharing when treating adult strangulation patients. Tuesday 14 Oct 2025, 17:30 — 18:30 Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/confidenti...

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Confidentiality and disclosure: supporting adult strangulation patients

This is an interactive session for Caldicott Guidance on confidentiality and information sharing in adult strangulation patient cases.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Please share our conference with any professionals working with young people/ children We want as many professionals in the room as possible as we discuss how we can come together to address risks around strangulation. Find out more: ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere... View our updated agenda!

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

In November we will come together to explore the impact of strangulation on children/ young people, ask urgent questions, share bold ideas & imagine a future where children are safe, heard & protected. We hope to see you there! Make sure you have booked your place! ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

We will be hearing about the criminal justice response to strangulation & those impacted by strangulation. Exploring how porn shapes young peoples perceptions & role of educators. Launching EXCLUSIVE data on UK prevalence of strangulation in sex. Book your place: ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Have you booked your place? More than just a conference. It is a chance to create dialogue with those affected by strangulation, supporting victims/ survivors & those working with future generations to educate on risks of strangulation. Book now ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere... Charity/group discounts

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We are excited to announce we will be releasing a monthly #podcast. Over the last four years IFAS have published numerous reports on strangulation within sexual/ domestic violence & sex.This expertise can now be accessed through podcasts! Sign up to our newsletter to get an alert shorturl.at/Hvj5C

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Our conference programme is published! More additions to be added in due course... 👀 ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

This conference will be valuable for anyone working with #children and/or #young people across: - #Education - #Healthcare - #Frontline support services - Wider response to addressing #violence against women and girls #VAWG #Strangulation #RHSE Book now: ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Our conference will explore how you can use your role to address and prevent the risks around strangulation, understand the different contexts strangulation is taking place amongst young people and network with other professionals to share best practice.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Research by Refuge looking at domestic abuse amongst young women & girls. - 49% said perp threatened to harm them. - 35% said perp threatened to kill them. -62% of 16-25yr olds surveyed who reported physical violence, half said they were strangled or suffocated. news.sky.com/story/distur...

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'Disturbing' rise in abusive teen relationships - the warning signs to watch out for

Exclusive data shared with Sky News by domestic abuse charity Refuge reveals a disturbing rise in incidents between April 2024 and March 2025.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Research suggests that only ~50% of people who are strangled will have any visible injury to the neck or head. Our updated information leaflet breaks down the signs and symptoms of strangulation, in the long term and short term, and dispels common myths. 📑 ifas.org.uk/information-...

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Information leaflets for victims of strangulation - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation was established in 2022 following the introduction of new legislation on strangulation and suffocation as a stand-alone offence.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Did you know that we currently have an early bird rate for our conference? 🐤🦆 This conference will be valuable for anyone working with children and/or young people across: - education - healthcare - front line support services - wider responses to addressing VAWG ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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IFAS Conference- Children and Young People: Could strangulation be 'choking' future generations? - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

The Institute for Addressing Strangulation presents our Autumn 2025 Conference. Date: Tuesday 18th November 2025 Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Holiday Street, Birmingham, B1 1HH Conference timings: 9am-...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Thank you to @pegsupport.bsky.social for featuring us on their service shoutout this month! For those who don't know about PEGS, they are an organisation supporting parents and professionals in relation to child to parent abuse. 💻https://www.pegsupport.co.uk/

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

There's still time to sign up to the last webinar in our summer series, focused on our Guidelines for clinical management of non-fatal strangulation in acute and emergency care services. 📅Tuesday 29th July ⏰1pm-2pm 🔗https://fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-clinical-guidelines-webinar/

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Thank you so much for the shout out and for raising awareness of the work of IFAS and the risks around strangulation.

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Don't miss out on our early bird rate. Available only for a few weeks! This conference will be valuable for anyone working with young people within: - education - healthcare - front line support services - wider response to addressing violence against women and girls ifas.org.uk/ifas-confere...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Congratulations to @drivepartnership.bsky.social on this investment to continue and expand they work they are doing to intervene in high-risk, high-harm, and serial domestic abuse perpetration. We look forward to continuing to work with Drive going forwards!

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

#FREE #webinar: Explore how data captured in SARC settings can support professionals understanding of strangulation across different victim/survivor groups including adult/ child victim/ survivors of sexual assault. #VAWG #Training #Clinical fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-s...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Great article by Anna Moore @theguardian.com on why there is no safe way to strangle. 'According to one piece of sobering research, it’s more dangerous than the torture known as waterboarding, because strangulation affects blood flow as well as airflow. ' www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

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‘There is no safe way to do it’: the rapid rise and horrifying risks of choking during sex

Now thought to be the second most common cause of stroke in women under 40, it can also lead to difficulty swallowing, incontinence, seizures, memory problems, depression, anxiety and miscarriage. How...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Join IFAS to explore the latest research and data on strangulation and what this tells us about the prevalence, experiences and understanding of strangulation within different contexts amongst young people. #Conference #VAWG Book your place here: fflm.ac.uk/event/ifas-c...

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

How is strangulation reported on in the media? Our #podcast with Sinéad Geoghegan, @evawuk.bsky.social & Suzie Mahe, a survivor, delves in to what we found, how this reflects on wider reporting on VAWG & experiences of interacting with the media on VAWG issues. shorturl.at/VwBoD

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IFAS Podcast Strangulation in UK Media June 2025

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Institute For Addressing Strangulation @institutefas.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Our survivors of strangulation webinar is fast approaching on 8th July. Make sure you have booked on. This webinar is FREE and you will hear first hand from survivors about their experiences and how professionals should respond. Sign up NOW: fflm.ac.uk/event/ifassu...

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