Harriet Smailes
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Harriet Smailes
@hlsmailes
https://t.co/VTgjBtirAG Sexual Violence + Domestic Abuse Researcher, Volunteer & PhD Student 🍃








Latest report analyses 75 DHRs where method of killing was strangulation & 75 DHRs where method was fatal stabbing. More victims killed by strangulation were reported to be experiencing coercive/ controlling behaviours compared to those fatally stabbed. tinyurl.com/4dmen9k6




The IFAS Guidance for Police Management of Strangulation is now finalised after a consultation period, and is can be accessed here: ifas.org.uk/guidance-for-p… Please read, share, and tell us how you're using the guidance to better support victim/survivors and strangulation cases.

Parliament must be recalled for a proper debate.

New publication alert! 🚨 We have just published the third report in our DHR Analysis Series: ifas.org.uk/dhr-reports-20… This report focuses on domestic homicide reviews where the method of killing was identified as strangulation. We identify key themes that are highlighted through 75 DHRs since 2011, providing recommendations for research and practice.

NEW: We have published new regulation to address harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education. We’ve set out requirements universities and colleges will need to take to continue to protect students from these serious issues. Read more: bit.ly/4c5Ho9U


I was delighted today to present on my PhD, for the first time, at the Sexual Violence and Health Research Network. It was a brilliant opportunity to present on something I could talk about forever (but was tasked to cram into a 'lightning talk')! Thank you to the organisers.







