The lack of data about women’s experiences of strangulation in the context of domestic, family and sexual violence, and consensual sexual choking, impacts service providers’ ability to implement best practice screening and assessment. Developed in May 2025, this recorded training shares information gathered, and key insights learnt by Women’s Health NSW in rolling out the…
Through practice, screening for strangulation will feel more natural. The women’s health centres we worked with on this project, used role play to explore what words would work best for their communities when screening for strangulation and assessing for related needs. This recorded demonstration is an example of the role plays Women’s Health NSW conducted…
This resource is for service providers and healthcare providers who want to take a health promotion approach to address sexual choking. By taking a health promotion approach to sexual choking, and focusing on improving health literacy and strengthening capability, we can we can equip people with the information they need to find ways to lower…
This Assessment Tool is designed to support NSW service providers assessing and responding to strangulation in the context of domestic, family and sexual violence. The tool may also be used to assess experiences of smothering, suffocation, and other forms of breath restriction. The practice standards outlined within this tool are evidence-based and informed by the…
This digital story is for service providers who work with men who use power and control in their relationships. It gives you some examples of ways you can raise sexual choking with men who use violence. Women’s health centres don’t just work with women, through events, partnerships and outreach, they connect with their whole community.…