Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of domestic assault. Victims can become unconscious in less than 10 seconds and can die within minutes. Experts call it the ultimate show of power and ...

For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) in patients, including some that also experienced non-fatal strangulation.

Physical and mental health effects of physical abuse may include bone and skin injuries, depression, trauma, social isolation, and difficulty trusting others. “Abuse” is a broad term that describes a ...

Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a Denver man’s assault conviction on Thursday, finding an expert’s testimony about the potential risks of strangulation had no bearing on the facts of the case ...

As changes to the criminal code are set to come into effect next month, police services and advocates are shining a light on ...

Around 50% of Australian young people have engaged in choking, or strangulation, during sex. This practice involves one person putting pressure on the neck of another, restricting breathing or blood ...

Serial killers use strangulation in many cases, and people who kill police often have a history of domestic incidents, including choking — all of which shows the violent tendencies associated with ...

We recently surveyed thousands of young Australians about their experiences of strangulation (or choking) during sex and found more than half (57%) reported being strangled by a partner during sex.