Strangulation: Testimony and the Justice System

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Join Dr. Amanda McCormick, Ph.D. for a review of strangulation in Canadian criminal case law and implications for practice.

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Strangulation by an intimate partner is a significant predictor of lethality, yet many cases go unrecognized due to a lack of visible injuries and inadequate police training. A study of police officers in British Columbia found that while officers understood the risks of strangulation, additional training is needed to improve recognition, documentation, and appropriate legal response, leading to recommendations for enhanced investigative protocols, brain injury screening, and increased forensic support.

Strangulation in the context of IPV
Legislation to criminalize strangulation globally and more specifically in Canada
Canadian criminal caselaw
Implications for practice

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