Institute for Addressing Strangulation

"Strangulation is a serious form of violence, often used in domestic abuse to control, silence or terrify. When it's portrayed in pornography, particularly without context, it can send confusing and harmful messages to young people about what is normal or acceptable in intimate relationships. Our research shows there is no safe way to strangle." Great to see our CEO Bernie Ryan, OBE quoted in this piece. We are proud to have contributed to the understanding on this issue, but there is much work to be done to ensure this ban is effective. https://lnkd.in/eg8wa9XU

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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! This conference is an opportunity to create dialogue with those affected by strangulation, those supporting victims/ survivors of strangulation and those working with future generations to educate them on the risks of strangulation. We are extremely excited to hear from speakers Dame Nicole Jacobs as well as Elly Hanson; Fiona Drouet, Founder and CEO of EmilyTest; Jamie Bale, Schools Facilitator Coordinator at Beyond Equality, Jess Asato MP, Michelle John and many more. Check out our programme! We are offering charity and group discounts. https://lnkd.in/dMmqCTM5 Ticket cost: Standard rate: £180, Charity rate: £130. https://lnkd.in/d4N277sd

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? The discussion explores how we should be framing conversations about strangulation and sex with young people, what age it should be discussed, why this should not be a one off conversation and the role of parents and educators to get ahead of these discussions before young people are exposed to this in other ways. This is vital listening for anyone working with children and young people. https://lnkd.in/dwqcC_7V We can't wait to continue the conversations with Sex Education Forum at our conference. Book your place at the conference here: https://lnkd.in/dMmqCTM5 https://lnkd.in/dwqcC_7V

We are #hiring a #Research Assistant! Get your application in ASAP! Closing date is in a week! This is an exciting role as part of the small team at the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) to support the research process and outputs of the team. Contract: 1st January 2026 – 31st March 2026 Location: Remote working, with occasional travel Working hours: 20 hours per week* (allocation of the 20 hours across the working week (Monday-Friday) to be determined between the successful candidate and the team at IFAS) *based on a 35-hour working week Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro rata) Annual leave: 29 days per annum (pro rata) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Closing date for applications: 11:59pm 29th October 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dqK82Q5J

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! This conference is an opportunity to create dialogue with those affected by strangulation, those supporting victims/ survivors of strangulation and those working with future generations to educate them on the risks of strangulation. We are extremely excited to hear from speakers Dame Nicole Jacobs as well as Elly Hanson; Fiona Drouet, Founder and CEO of EmilyTest; Jamie Bale, Schools Facilitator Coordinator at Beyond Equality, Jess Asato MP, Michelle John and many more. Check out our programme! We are offering charity and group discounts. https://lnkd.in/dMmqCTM5 Ticket cost: Standard rate: £180, Charity rate: £130. https://lnkd.in/d4N277sd

We are #hiring! We’re hiring a #Research Assistant. This is an exciting role as part of the small team at the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) to support the research process and outputs of the team. Contract: 1st January 2026 – 31st March 2026 Location: Remote working, with occasional travel Working hours: 20 hours per week* (allocation of the 20 hours across the working week (Monday-Friday) to be determined between the successful candidate and the team at IFAS) *based on a 35-hour working week Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro rata) Annual leave: 29 days per annum (pro rata) Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Closing date for applications: 11:59pm 29th October 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dqK82Q5J

This conference is vital for officers, investigators, and safeguarding leads tackling violence against women and girls. Strangulation is a high-risk form of abuse that is frequently overlooked, under reported, and misunderstood—especially when it affects children and young people. With growing awareness of non-fatal strangulation as a standalone offence, it's crucial that police forces are equipped to respond effectively. This conference will provide: - Up-to-date research on strangulation involving young people—both as victims and potential perpetrators. - Insight into how strangulation presents in domestic abuse, peer-on-peer violence, and coercive control. - Guidance on recognising indicators, supporting disclosures, and improving outcomes through trauma-informed policing. - Opportunities to strengthen multi-agency safeguarding responses in partnership with health, education, and support services. Relevant for: - Frontline officers - Safeguarding units - VAWG leads - Public protection teams - Youth offending and SROs (School Resource Officers) - Investigators and case review teams Book your place now: https://lnkd.in/dMmqCTM5

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. Join fellow professionals, researchers, policymakers, and survivors at the conference to explore: - The latest research on strangulation and its increasing relevance among young people. - What the research and data says about children and young people encountering strangulation. - Strategies to improve early identification, intervention and prevention in your daily practice. - Better understand the intersection of social work and safeguarding, and how your role is critical in breaking cycles of abuse. If you are committed to strengthening safeguarding practices, understanding the broader contexts of where strangulation is taking place and want to connect with professionals across sectors to share best practices then this conference is for you. Book now: https://lnkd.in/dMmqCTM5 Multi-booking discounts are available: 5% off for 3 bookings 10% off for 4 bookings 15% off for 5 or more

Excited to announce that Kate Brown, Chief Crown Prosecutor at the Crown Prosecution Service will be speaking at our conference Children and Young People: Could strangulation be ‘choking’ future generations? Excited to hear from her as well as our other speakers including MP Jess Phillips who will be addressing the conference. Others speakers include Dame Nicole Jacobs; Elly Hanson; Fiona Drouet, Founder and CEO of EmilyTest; Jamie Bale, Schools Facilitator Coordinator at Beyond Equality and many more to be announced... Book your place here! https://lnkd.in/dMmqCTM5 This conference will bring together policymakers, practitioners, researchers and survivors to explore the issues of strangulation among children and young people and how we tackle gender based violence for future generations. Check out the agenda!