This slideshow provides a background information and discussion of documents from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention; its learning objectives include the ability to identify the signs and symptoms of strangulation, understand the medical risks and potential long-term effects of strangulation, collaborate with law enforcement and medical professional partners to ensure cooperation, perform appropriate first responder procedures to promote better victim outcomes, and to communicate effectively with victims.
This document provides the slides for a presentation on intimate partner violence-related strangulation (IPVRS). The background information provided here seeks to fulfill the following learning objectives for participants, including: to identify the signs and symptoms of strangulation; to understand the medical risks and potential long-term effects associated with strangulation; collaborate with law enforcement and medical professional partners to ensure a coordinated and supportive response that enhances victim education, safety, and evidence collection in support of investigations; to perform appropriate first responders based on role, to ensure improved outcomes for victims and proper preservation of investigative evidence; and to communicate effectively with victims about strangulation and obtain accurate comprehensive information and to provide victims with appropriate referrals to support services.
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