Workshop focus:

It is critical that agencies, professionals and the wider community recognise the signs, symptoms and dynamics associated with strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV). Described as ‘a red flag on the trajectory to homicide’, strangulation, together with other associated risk markers, should be considered in all risk assessment and safety planning processes.

This workshop also introduces topics such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), sexual violence, threatening behaviour and other factors including ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) to enhance decision-making and ultimately safety for victims, families and whānau.

By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

• Define strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence

• Describe the signs, symptoms and injuries associated with strangulation

• Know some of the resources available to facilitate effective documentation

• Understand behaviours often associated with strangulation including TBI, sexual violence, threats and separation

• Apply learnings to risk assessment and safety planning

• Consider how an awareness of ACEs could be included in current organisational practice.

About the speaker:

Rob has worked in the family violence sector for over 30 years. His work in this area was recognised in the New Year Honours list in 2006. He shares his extensive experience from Police, an inaugural member of the New Zealand Family Violence Death Review Committee, international experience with NZAID and health experience through his role as the Violence Intervention Programme Coordinator for CCDHB.

Rob has developed and delivered training to many groups throughout New Zealand on a range of family violence-related topics. Leading up to, and since the introduction of specific strangulation legislation, Rob has delivered presentations at workshops and conferences throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, raising community awareness of strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence as a significant public health issue.

To join us virtually, please register and use this link: https://3dhb.zoom.us/j/85620509268

A light lunch will be provided. Registration essential for attendance.

This workshop is a part of a series of talks and events facilitated by Capital & Coast and Hutt Valley DHB as part of the United Nations annual international '16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence' Campaign. For details of other events related to the 2DHB campaign, please visit:

30 Nov: Should we be worried about economic abuse and harm? https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/200548755727

1 Dec: Strangulation in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence – Hutt https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/205413345847

2 Dec: Westpac: How banks can help family violence survivors https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/200637802067

6 Dec: Let’s talk about traumatic brain injury in the context of family violence https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/200642756887

8 Dec: What’s the link between suicide and gender-based violence? https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/200650269357

Strangulation in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence - Wellington