Non-fatal strangulation (NFS) training for professionals

Course overview

Non-fatal strangulation (NFS) is used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to control and intimidate their victim. It is an insidious and lethal form of physical violence which recently became a standalone criminal offence in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Despite the strong link between  NFS and domestic homicide, it can be difficult to evidence due to a lack of visible injury.

It is vital that professionals understand NFS and the risks it poses.

We’re thrilled to have worked with the Institute for Addressing Strangulation to develop and deliver training for a range of professionals who encounter victims and survivors of NFS. Professionals interacting with victims and survivors must make an accurate and timely risk assessment, so they can get them the right support as quickly as possible.

We are currently offering:  

• Introductory eLearning
• Introductory webinars  
• One-day, sector-specific course (in-depth and tailored to your role). 
• In-House Non‑Fatal Strangulation (NFS) training, delivered 09:30–16:00, is a fully bespoke, organisation‑specific programme designed to embed evidence‑based NFS knowledge directly into your day‑to‑day practice. Tailored to your roles, risks, and safeguarding responsibilities, the session focuses on applied decision‑making, consistent risk assessment, and confident professional responses to high‑risk cases. Training your team together creates shared understanding, clear thresholds, and immediate impact—supporting faster, more accurate interventions where risk is highest. To enquire, please email: [email protected]