CIAFV Strangulation Identification Training

$15 for CIAFV members and $20 for non-members

Morning: 

• Morag McLean, Registered Nurse & Strangulation Identification Specialist will provide:
• This workshop provides the participant with knowledge and understanding of strangulation in domestic violence and sexual assault including; the mechanism of injury, the signs and symptoms of strangulation and causes, identifying and assessing victims, the short and long term health implications of strangulation, consent and erotic asphyxiation, and documenting and advocating for the victim. On completion of this workshop the participant will have a good understanding of strangulation and the process of identification, assessment and care of strangulation victims

Afternoon:

• Breakout groups will work on training scenarios  
• Creating a community of practice 
• Data Collection: With the goal to gather national statistics – we are starting with Edmonton & Area