Nonfatal Strangulation: Domestic Violence's Deadliest Warning Sign with Brian Bennett I Ep. 128

Описание: Strangulation is one of the strongest predictors of future homicide in domestic violence, yet it's often misunderstood, minimized, and overlooked because many survivors have little or no visible injury.

In this episode of Beyond the Statistics, Ingrid Dutton is joined by retired South Carolina law enforcement officer and domestic violence expert Brian Bennett, who has trained thousands of officers, investigators, medical professionals, and advocates on identifying and responding to nonfatal strangulation.

Together they discuss:

• Why nonfatal strangulation dramatically increases homicide risk
• The difference between strangulation and "choking"—and why the language matters
• Manual, ligature, and positional strangulation explained
• Hidden symptoms that can appear hours or even days later
• Memory loss, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and oxygen deprivation
• Why survivors often have no visible injuries
• Stroke, carotid artery injuries, and delayed medical emergencies
• When to seek emergency care and request a forensic nurse examiner (SANE/FNE)
• How law enforcement investigates strangulation cases
• South Carolina's current strangulation laws and why advocates are pushing for stronger protections

Whether you're a survivor, healthcare provider, advocate, first responder, attorney, or someone supporting a loved one, this conversation could help save a life.

If this episode helps you better understand the hidden dangers of nonfatal strangulation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs this information.

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This podcast is intended for mature audiences. Some listeners may find the content distressing as episodes may include discussions of violence, human trafficking, and other forms of abuse, including emotional, psychological, sexual, financial, and physical. In many cases, names have been changed to protect those involved. Please note that the statements and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect my own.

If you are in the United States and need immediate support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 800-799-SAFE (7233) or texting START to 88788. If you're outside the United States, crisis resources are available at BeyondTheStatisticsPodcast.com/GetHelp.

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Music: Tim Crowe