Artwork by Sarah Sabri, Advanced Course Class #18

E-News: The Advocacy Toolkit for Survivors of Strangulation/Suffocation

Dear Friends,

 

Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly newsletter. This time, we are excited to introduce our new Advocacy Toolkit for Survivors of Strangulation/Suffocation.

 

The Advocacy Toolkit is designed to provide comprehensive support and resources for those who have experienced non-fatal strangulation or suffocation. Recognizing the unique challenges in identifying and addressing this serious form of violence, our toolkit offers valuable information, practical tips, and essential resources.


These resources are intended to be used by professionals in multi-disciplinary teams offering services for survivors, including healthcare providers, law enforcement, social workers, and legal advocates. By equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and respond to non-fatal strangulation, we can improve outcomes and provide better support for survivors.

 

Moreover, our advocacy resources can also be found on our Survivor Resources webpage. We encourage you to explore this page for additional information and tools that can assist in supporting and protecting survivors of non-fatal strangulation and other forms of domestic violence.

 

As always, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all those involved in supporting survivors of domestic violence and non-fatal strangulation. Your dedication and hard work continue to bring hope and healing to those who need it most. Together, we can make a difference, one step at a time.

 

Always with great Hope,

 

Gael, Casey, Joe, Fernanda, Jess, and Jahlyssa

Advocacy Toolkit for Survivors of Strangulation/Suffocation

Michelle Morgan and Joyce Bilyeu, Co-Chairs of our Advocacy Advisory Committee, on Facebook Live sharing about the creation and use of this toolkit.

Our advocacy resources are also available on our Survivor Resources webpage.

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This project is supported all or in part by Grant No.15JOVW-23-GK-05151-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.