What We Learned In 2025: Updates from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention

Date & Time

February 6, 2026 (Virtual)
Start time: 11:00AM PT / 12:00PM MT / 1:00PM CT / 2:00PM ET
End time: 12:30PM PT / 1:30PM MT / 2:30PM CT / 3:30PM ET

Organization

Alliance for HOPE International

Location

Virtual

OVW Approved?

Yes

Description

Strangulation impacts all professionals working on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking cases. Today, we know unequivocally that strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence. Unconsciousness may occur within seconds and death within minutes.

During this 90-min webinar, our host and faculty will discuss the best of the best from 2025 such as lessons learned, best practices, new research, and resources available for family violence and sexual assault professionals.

Who should attend: This webinar is based on our training focus areas: Lethality, History, Medical, Investigation, Prosecution, Advocacy, Implementation & Best Practices. It is designed for professionals who haveattended one of our prior trainings, but whether you are a prior attendee or this is your first training, there will be something for everyone!

Topic Areas

Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault

Target Audiences

Campus Staff, Child protective services, Corrections personnel (probation, parole, and correctional facilities staff), Court Staff, Educators (teachers, administrators, etc.), Health professionals (doctors, nurses, does not include SANEs or SAFEs), Judges, Law Enforcement, Mental Health Professionals, Prosecutors, Sexual assault nurse examiners/sexual assault forensic examiners, Social service organization staff (non-governmental), TA organization staff, Victim assistants (governmental, includes victim-witness specialists/coordinators)

Contact

Jahlyssa Franco Program Manager jahlyssa@allianceforhope.com