Impact
We train over 10,000 professionals a year, teaching them how to identify the signs and symptoms of non-fatal strangulation cases; understand and recognize the anatomy and medical aspects of surviving and non-surviving victims; investigate and document cases for prosecution; prosecute cases, including using experts in court; and, most importantly, enhance victim safety through trauma-informed advocacy services.
The Need for Training
Impact of Strangulation Crimes
Strangulation impacts all professionals working on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking cases. Today, we know unequivocally that strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence: unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes.
Strangulation is one of the best predictors for the subsequent homicide of victims of domestic violence. One study showed that “the odds of becoming an attempted homicide increased by about seven-fold for women who had been strangled by their partner” (Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2008).
Our Trainings Outcomes
Increased awareness in cases involving strangulation.
Increased prosecution of strangulation case.
Improved documentation and investigation of strangulation cases.
Increased offender accountability and victim safety.
Recognized as The Premier Source for Information Related to Strangulation
The Institute provides the most current and up-to-date curriculum on strangulation crimes from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Our trainings have been recognized throughout the country as the premier source for information related to strangulation.
We have been featured for our work in the New York Times, The Huffington Post, the Domestic Violence Report, Dateline and more.
Office on Violence Against Women Technical Assistance
The Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention was launched in October 2011 with support from the United States Department of Justice and the Office of Violence Against Women.
Hospitals Adopting Recommendations
In 2017, The Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention published our Medical Radiographic Imaging Recommendations. Over 100 hospitals have adopted these recommendations in response to victims of strangulation. A few examples include:
- University of Louisville Hospital (Louisville, KY)
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center (Towson, MD)
- Floyd Memorial Hospital (New Albany, IN)
- Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center and Eisenhower Medical Center (Palm Springs, CA)
- Signature Care Emergency Center (College Station, Austin, and Houston, TX)
Strangulation Legislation Growing Across the United States and Internationally
Learn more about strangulation and domestic violence law in your area and across the world.
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Impact with Exponential Growth
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