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A new Somerset campaign warns that non-fatal strangulation can cause serious, delayed health damage and urges medical help within 72 hours.
A new Somerset campaign led by Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody and funded by the Ministry of Justice is raising awareness of the serious health risks of non-fatal strangulation, especially among young adults.
It counters online misinformation that normalizes strangulation as low-risk, emphasizing that even without visible injuries, it can cause stroke, brain damage, loss of consciousness, and long-term cognitive issues, sometimes hours or days later.
Clinical experts urge immediate medical attention within 72 hours.
Since strangulation became a standalone offense in 2022, over 23,000 cases have been reported in England and Wales, with perpetrators facing up to five years in prison regardless of consent if serious harm occurs.
The campaign includes training for over 400 professionals and offers support regardless of police reporting, with plans to expand across the South West.
Una nueva campaña de Somerset advierte que el estrangulamiento no fatal puede causar daños graves y retrasados a la salud e insta a la ayuda médica dentro de 72 horas.