Institute For Addressing Strangulation
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IFAS works to increase awareness of risks associated with strangulation. There is no safe way to strangle. Info for victims: https://t.co/fr5DXuCZlz
Joined November 2022
We have made the decision to move from X to Blue Sky as part of our commitment to fostering a more inclusive and respectful online space. Please do follow us on Blue Sky. We look forward to interacting with you on there. https://t.co/8reULL15QR
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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
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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.'
thesun.co.uk
KIENA DAWES took her own life after suffering two-and-half years of hideous abuse at the hands of ex-partner Ryan Wellings. Aged just 23, Kiena — who had a nine-month-old baby with Wellings — left …
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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.
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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. @JewishWomensAid
https://t.co/2XR0TUZxG5
thejc.com
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. https://t.co/3CYqYvH3fQ
bbc.co.uk
Alex McIntyre is presenting his Bill to MPs for further consideration this week.
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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
The @SentencingCCL have published guidelines to help courts sentence strangulation & suffocation offences. Thanks @InstituteFAS @Rachel_SUTDA @JoLizRobinson for sharing your insight on this. https://t.co/1HvwD7HEGl
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I’ve written to the Home Secretary to urge the Home Office to commit to continuing funding for @InstituteFAS 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_
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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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'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
https://t.co/HLPcsTW9My
menchallengingsexism.org.uk
EVENTS 9 November – 'Women for Sale' Conference On 9 November we attended the 'Women for Sale' conference by Nordic Model Now. We ran a 'Pornification Deprogramming' workshop alongside Michael from...
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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
https://t.co/0xTctLXdsL
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
There have been 1,233 arrests for non-fatal strangulation since it became a standalone criminal offence in Northern Ireland.
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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'.
#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/efjnFxm1EY Bernie & Marianne from @InstituteFAS discuss with @Blackbox666 the dangers, who it is affecting & how we can raise
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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
@InstituteFAS @Blackbox666 Bernie Ryan is the CEO of @InstituteFAS and Marianne McGowan is Survivor Liaison and Research Worker at IFAS. For more info, visit https://t.co/LLkhUmLoNR
#NoExcuse #365Days #MaleViolence #MVAWG #16DaysfAction #nosafewaytostrangle #IFAS #instituteforaddressingstrangulation
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We welcome @CommissionerDA 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
Read more in my response to NHS England's 10 Year Health Plan Consultation ⬇️ 2/2 https://t.co/prrvmVRxkL
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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: https://t.co/o2hqbiliiw
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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.
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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.
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Thank you: incredible campaigning work by Fiona McKenzie @Wecantconsentto Professor Cath White @InstituteFAS 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
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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! https://t.co/VXIfgolkMU
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