In October 2024, Healthed ran a clinical article entitled, ‘Non-fatal strangulation detection and management’. This article, written by Sophia Auld, discusses acute and chronic presentation and management of non-fatal strangulation in primary care settings. The article draws on the expertise of Dr Frances Chen, a general practitioner at Leichhardt Women’s Community Health Centre, and Dr…
Do you work in a service that has contact with women with experiences of strangulation or sexual choking? This trifold brochure outlines strangulation and sexual choking with relevant messages on when and where to seek help. This trifold brochure is provided as a print-ready PDF (CMYK) ready to be sent to a printer. It has…
In September 2024, The Guardian ran a media article entitled, ‘I think it’s natural’: why has sexual choking become so prevalent among young people? This article, by Jane Hone, discusses new Australian research on sexual choking which shows it is on the rise with young people, and includes lived expertise from people who engage in…
Are you reaching out to GPs or other healthcare providers to create a referral pathway to meet the needs of women with experiences of strangulation or sexual choking? This promotional resource links GPs or other healthcare providers to the information for healthcare providers on It Left No Marks. This wallet card is provided in a…
This digital story looks at the important role that general practitioners (GPs) play in addressing women’s experiences of non-fatal strangulation and acquired brain injury. It will be useful for doctors, including general practitioners, doctors who work in hospitals, and other health professionals. Featuring an emergency room physician, a medical forensic examiner and trainer, and two…