STRANGULATION

Strangulation is knowingly or intentionally impeding the breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck of the other person.

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DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?

“It’s your fault.”
“Don’t wear that.”
“You should be grateful you have me.”
“Do you think anyone else
would want you?”
“You would be nothing without me.”
“Why are you spending so much money?”
“You can’t go there without me.”

DID YOU KNOW?

7 to 10 seconds is the average time to unconsciousness
15 seconds of strangulation can lead to brain infarct (stroke)
1-30 seconds of strangulation can lead to cardiac arrest
4 to 5 minutes of strangulation can lead to brain death

Recognize the signs

Voice Changes - hoarseness or complete loss of voice
Swallowing - difficulty due to pain
Breathing - labored or hyperventilation
Vision - impaired or complete loss of eyesight
Behavioral - agitation, impulsiveness, difficulty concentrating, PTSD
Hearing - impaired or complete loss of hearing
Other - headaches, dizziness, memory loss

KNOW THE FACTS

Strangulation is a significant predictor for future lethal violence.

If your partner has strangled you in the past, your risk of being killed by them is 10 times higher.

Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence - unconsciousness may occur within seconds, and death within minutes.

How to Survive Strangulation

Try to stay calm!
Protect your airway. If possible, try something called the “turtle shell technique” where you tuck your chin down and raise your shoulders up to help support your neck.
Once released, try to escape from your abuser and call 911 before a second strangulation attempt is made.
As a last resort, you can try collapsing and going limp, giving the impression your abuser succeeded, in order to hopefully release
their grip.

Always seek medical attention after a strangulation attempt, even if you feel like you haven’t suffered any lasting effects. There may be internal injuries that aren’t visible.

How to Survive Strangulation

Try to stay calm!
Protect your airway. If possible, try something called the “turtle shell technique” where you tuck your chin down and raise your shoulders up to help support your neck.
Once released, try to escape from your abuser and call 911 before a second strangulation attempt is made.
As a last resort, you can try collapsing and going limp, giving the impression your abuser succeeded, in order to hopefully release
their grip.

Always seek medical attention after a strangulation attempt, even if you feel like you haven’t suffered any lasting effects. There may be internal injuries that aren’t visible.