Are you passionate about making a difference in #VAWG ? The IFAS Library was designed to connect you to the latest research and news on #Strangulation and empower you in your work. Explore our library! ifas.org.uk/library/ #16Days

A year ago we launched our film ‘Stop Criminalising Survivors’ which raises awareness about the need to prevent the unjust criminalisation of survivors of domestic abuse & other forms of VAWG. Watch the film here: ow.ly/ooBm50UhFP2

Thank you: incredible campaigning work by Fiona McKenzie We Can't Consent To This Professor Cath White Institute For Addressing Strangulation and Linda Thompson from The Women's Support Project. Collective action is overdue by justice system on this issue & by all sectors/wider public to counter this narrative

This 16 Days, ask your local council to table a Motion for Change and commit to urgently address the national epidemic of violence against women and girls. A motion is a proposal presented by a council member at a council meeting to ask the council to commit to set of actions.

We have been looking at what we call Hidden Homicides for over a decade. It’s time for change. They’ve made headway in the United States and we’ll be campaigning here.

We welcome Dame Nicole Jacobs recommendations on the health response for non fatal strangulation. 'The NHS embeds awareness of domestic abuse through mandatory & continuous training for frontline professionals to senior management. including... non-fatal strangulation to ensure

It was a pleasure talking to FiLiA 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

It was a pleasure talking to FiLiA 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'.

‘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. Women's Aid NI belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…

'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 Male Allies Challenging Sexism (MACS) menchallengingsexism.org.uk/2024/12/11/nov…

The Sentencing Council 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. sentencingcouncil.org.uk/news/item/unde…

I’ve written to the Home Secretary to urge the Home Office to commit to continuing funding for Institute For Addressing Strangulation 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 SafeLives Bangor University Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse Centre for Women's Justice

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

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. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

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. Jewish Women's Aid thejc.com/lets-talk/to-t…

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AAFDA's statement on the verdict in the trial of Ryan Wellings. We stand in solidarity today & every day with Kiena’s family & with all families facing this tragic form of bereavement, & we will continue to fight for justice for those left behind after fatal domestic abuse.

'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.' thesun.co.uk/news/32804378/…

I’m searching for people to speak to who have experienced strangulation in domestic abuse situations for a Sky News piece about the prevalence of it. Please share any resources or get in touch if you can help. If you’re open to speaking, feel free to email or DM. #Support