Episode 19: DFV: Non-Fatal Strangulation - with Deearne Troy (West Moreton Health)

Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners. Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Dr Tanusha speaks with Deearne Troy, who is a domestic and family violence trainer at West Moreton Health. In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Deearne discuss non-fatal strangulation, consenting sexual choking among young people, coercive control, building trust with victim survivors, and services for patient support. Resources After hours, please phone the Child Safety After Hours Service: 1800-175-135 (07) 3235-9999 Complete an online form on the Child Safety website. For more information, see Queensland Department of Child Safety. Mission Australia – Intensive Family Support (IFS) If confident that IFS will be needed, this service may be requested directly instead of through FaCC. Inform the patient of service location – Level 1/225 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, QLD 4305. Contact the service: Phone (07) 3437 0900 Email [email protected] For more information, see the website. onePlace Community Services Directory Online community service directory for Queensland parents, families, and professionals looking to find support. Reporting child abuse in other states If reasonable suspicion that a child outside Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, contact the relevant state service. HealthPathways Child Abuse and Neglect Intervention Services Strangulation