Strangulation

Strangulation is a form of assault often underreported, but commonly seen in intimate partner assaults.

It is very dangerous and often leads to future harm.

Please find resources below to help in your work with people who have experienced strangulation

WSSSA acknowledges and respects that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the first peoples and nations of this country and recognises Aboriginal people as traditional owners and occupants of South Australian land and waters.

WSSSA acknowledges that the spiritual, social, cultural and economic practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people come from their traditional lands and waters, and that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people maintain cultural and heritage beliefs, languages and laws that are of ongoing importance today.