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

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

New clinical guidelines from @institutefas.bsky.social for paediatric non-fatal strangulation

Guidelines for clinical management of paediatric (under 16) non-fatal strangulation - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

Non-fatal strangulation poses significant health risks, including strokes, nerve damage, and psychological harm. IFAS has collaborated with major Royal Colleges and associated professional groups to d...

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"Disrupting violence, protecting lives: when evidence becomes action" ifas.org.uk/blog/disrupt... Very grateful to Niharika Noakes at @institutefas.bsky.social for this thoughtful spotlight on our work. #IFASConference2026 #NonFatalStrangulation #EvidenceIntoAction #VAWG #Research

Disrupting violence, protecting lives: when evidence becomes action - Institute for Addressing Strangulation

“I am incredibly grateful to survivors for speaking up, for showing and emphasising what is not working well in the justice system.” For Professor Sonia Oreffice, survivors’ experiences are not separa...

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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

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

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/

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

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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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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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...

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.

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

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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...

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...

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...

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

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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...

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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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!

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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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...

'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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Thank you for sharing @auroranewdawn.bsky.social! These Guidelines are great also used alongside our victim information leaflet: ifas.org.uk/information-...

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Non-fatal strangulation poses significant health risks, including strokes, nerve damage, and psychological harm. @institutefas.bsky.social has released guidelines for the clinical management of non-fatal strangulation, aiming to provide victim-survivors with optimal care.

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-...

#nonfatalstrangulation laws work: significant causal drop in #intimatepartnerhomicide in US. NFS is edge of homicide, increases odds of being murdered 7-fold; this law stops perps in their tracks. @scottishgov.bsky.social, still debating, take note! @institutefas.bsky.social tinyurl.com/37dazh2h

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...

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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This month’s service shoutout goes to @IFAS - @institutefas.bsky.social ! IFAS was founded in response to a significant shift in legislation in England and Wales in June 2022, when non-fatal strangulation was officially recognised as a standalone offence. www.pegsupport.co.uk/the-institut...

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/