Institute For Addressing Strangulation

IFAS works to increase awareness of risks associated with strangulation.

There is no safe way to strangle.

Info for victims:

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@ManAndHisX @Jess4Lowestoft Interested to hear what the risk mitigations might be.

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@AphraBrandreth @AphraBrandreth thank you so much for your support it is very much appreciated. It is vital that our work continues your comments in the Commons today have a voice to that !

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@AphraBrandreth Thank you for your support it is very much appreciated. We must continue our work if we are to address this particular kind of violence against women and girls. Too many have died or been harmed by strangulation.

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'Many domestic abuse victims are driven to suicide. Kiena Dawes family’s courage in speaking out means they have helped raise awareness about domestic abuse as a potential cause of suicide. This can help contribute to changes in the law that are needed.' https://t.co/3aiSHFu5TA

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To tackle domestic abuse, we must confront the myths that allow it to persist.

It takes the average woman four years to leave an abusive relationship - but for Jewish women, it takes ten.

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Domestic abuse victims would be entitled to paid time off work under a proposed law due to be presented in Parliament.
"Safe leave" would enable survivors to take time to find a place of safety, deal with health issues, and attend police interviews.

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@CommissionerDA Many congratulations @CommissionerDA on receiving a Damehood. A fitting recognition for your leadership on Domestic Abuse.

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@MenAtWork_MC @GLJourno @safelives_ @EVAWuk @CommissionerDA Thank you!!!

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@GLJourno @MenAtWork_MC @safelives_ @EVAWuk @CommissionerDA Hi Georgia, please do get in touch with us if you would like our input. [email protected]. thanks!

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Thank you @Gemma__Dunstan for featuring this important development in the criminal justice response to strangulation.

The harm - physical, psychological, social - caused by strangulation is inherent to the act itself and sentencing of this offence must recognise that.

IFAS Medical Director, Prof @catherinewhite7 shared:
"We are pleased to have had the opportunity to feed into the guideline development.

We hope that this will help dispel common misconceptions around this act, such as a tendency to overestimate the likelihood of visible external injury, a lack of understanding as to the extent of potential internal injury resulting from strangulation, and a lack of appreciation as to the inherent harm done by the act of strangulation regardless of evidence of physical injury."

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The Govt have pledged to halve VAWG & so I urge them to support the vital work of the IFAS which is central to achieving this
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The @SentencingCCL have published guidelines to help courts sentence strangulation offences.
We hope guidelines will dispel common misconceptions including understanding inherent harm of strangulation regardless of evidence of physical injury.
https://t.co/SApa98jSPk

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@MenAtWork_MC @safelives_ @EVAWuk @CommissionerDA Thank you for highlighting this. We are keen to work with orgs to ensure that we get the messaging right for young people when it comes to discussing strangulation/ choking in the context of consent & safety.

Our factsheet provides more info on this.

https://t.co/YDVXu8Fiiv

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'strangulation is an urgent problem... prevalence is high & increasing, medical consequences, psychosocial consequences, low prosecution rates...& lack of awareness about dangers'

Thanks for highlighting our work @MenVSexism

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‘Unbelievable figures’: More than 1,200 arrests for non-fatal strangulation since law was introduced in Northern Ireland.

‘Unbelievable’ figures show just how much last year’s legislation was needed, says Women’s Aid.

@WomensAidNI

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It was a pleasure talking to @FiLiA_charity about why our work is crucial. To quote our CEO Bernie Ryan
'If you are a professional & are unsure don't be afraid to ask. The information on strangulation is there and we are building on it all the time & learning along with others'.

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#16Days – Day 16: #Podcast – Tackling Strangulation

‘There is no safe way to strangle or choke or put pressure on someone's neck.’

🎙️ https://t.co/EhGKD1ze8f

Bernie & Marianne from @InstituteFAS discuss with @Blackbox666 the dangers, who it is affecting & how we can raise awareness.

#NoExcuse #16DaysofActivism #nonfatalstrangulation #strangulation #strangulationawareness

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It was a pleasure talking to @FiLiA_charity about why our work is crucial. To quote our CEO Bernie Ryan

'If you are a professional and your are unsure don't be afraid to ask. The information on strangulation is there and we are building on it all the time & learning along with others'.

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Bernie Ryan is the CEO of @InstituteFAS and Marianne McGowan is Survivor Liaison and Research Worker at IFAS.

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