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Adult Strangulation and/or Suffocation Discharge Information

This resource is intended for healthcare professionals to provide discharge/follow-up information to survivors who have been treated after a non-fatal strangulation and/or suffocation. Read More

What is a Family Justice Center Part 1 (of 2)

The Family Justice Center Movement has been growing across the country and around the world. Today, there are over 130 Family Justice/Multi-Agency (FJ/MA) Centers using a co-located service model across the United States with 50-75 in... Read More

Family Justice Center Legislation

This document contains language from Family Justice Center legislation passed in three states: California, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. FJC legislation defines Family Justice Centers; identifies best practices in partner agency roles, information sharing, and policies and... Read More

Understanding the Need for Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) with Survivors of Strangulation

“When a victim of non-fatal strangulation presents to the emergency department it is critical for the medical provider to rule-out potential life-threatening injuries,” said William Smock, M.D. the Police Surgeon for the Louisville Metro Police... Read More