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“The webinar covers the most current information and research on the Danger Assessment tool, the medical consequences of a strangulation assault and describes best practices for a front line staff member to provide services to a strangled victim.”
“Strangulation is a very grave form of battery in domestic violence (DV). By some estimates, about 10% of all women who experience domestic violence will experience a near fatal strangulation by their partner, and they are 7x more likely to be killed.”
“We talk about the intersection of firearms and domestic violence and the different ways in which communities can tell their stories.”
“These are visual representations of the signs and symptoms of strangulation in adults and children. While visible signs may be present, symptoms represent injuries not visible to the naked eye; observable only to the victim.”
This resource was created by the Training Institute to present the five myths about strangulation, with facts and solutions for each.
April is sexual assault prevention and awareness month. In recognition, MiVAN has pulled together what we think are ten of the most useful and informative trainings, resources, and articles for advocates who want to better understand sexual violence and intersecting identities.
“Death by the hands of an intimate partner — meaning the attacker didn’t use a weapon — is not new, but our awareness of strangulations and our approach to investigating this type of assault is shifting.”
“When we think about domestic violence, we often think of broken limbs, bruises, or even a black eye. But there’s a form of domestic violence assault that we don’t talk about enough, and it’s the most deadly form of domestic violence — strangulation.”
This collection of scenarios provide examples of situations that may come up in a young person’s life and provides information on how one could respond.
“The fight against climate change should not only be a struggle for the future of our planet, but it is also an urgent call to address the safety and well-being of our women and girls.”
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