Battered Families Services, Inc.

10/09/2026

In high-risk intimate partner violence situations, nearly 80% of victims (79.7%) have experienced non-fatal strangulation (Messing et al., 2018).

Abuse often escalates invisibly. Because strangulation rarely leaves visible external marks, many survivors don't realize how dangerous it truly is to their long-term health and safety.

Symptoms to watch for after a strangulation incident:
• Sore throat, raspy voice, or difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness, confusion, or memory loss
• Tiny red spots (petechiae) around the eyes or face

Always seek urgent medical care after a strangulation incident.

You don't have to navigate safety planning alone. Family Justice Centers provide a single, supportive location where survivors can connect with medical care, advocacy, legal aid, safe housing, and law enforcement support all under one roof.

Find a Family Justice Center near you: https://www.allianceforhope.org/find-a-family-justice-center

Support training for first responders and professionals in the field of domestic violence by donating to Alliance for HOPE International at: https://givebutter.com/fundHOPE2026

10/05/2026

For every case that becomes a statistic, how many never make it past a survivor’s front door?

Silence doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. No police report doesn’t erase the violence.

**Survivors: What kept you from reporting—or what finally made you speak up?**

10/05/2026

Children may not always have the words to explain what is happening at home—but they see it. They hear it. They feel it.

Domestic violence leaves an imprint far beyond the moment of violence. It can shape a child’s understanding of love, safety, trust, and relationships for years to come. A home filled with fear teaches a child to survive when they should be learning how to dream.

This is why ending domestic violence is also about protecting the next generation.

Every child deserves to fall asleep feeling safe. Every child deserves to grow up knowing that love does not hurt, control, threaten, or terrify. Every child deserves a childhood filled with possibility—not trauma they will spend adulthood trying to heal from.

When we support survivors, strengthen domestic violence programs, and invest in prevention, we are doing more than responding to today’s crisis. We are interrupting cycles and changing the future.

They see it. They hear it. They feel it.
And they deserve better.

The Cost of Silence is too high.

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