Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.

This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the West Central Chapter 501 Emergency Nurses Association, Indiana University Health West Central Region Center of Hope, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Tippecanoe County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.

Topics include:

• Registration

• Introduction to the Material

• Community and Collaborative Relationships

• Medical Aspect of Strangulation

• Legal Aspects of Strangulation

• Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam

• Questions & Answers, Evaluations

Audience:

• Emergency nurses

• EMS personnel

• Law enforcement personnel

• Advocates and victim assistants

• Social workers

• Attorneys

• Interested individuals

Registration begins at 0845 (8:45 a.m.) Central Time. The course will begin at 0900 (9:00 a.m.). The course is scheduled to end by 1700 (5:00 p.m.). A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided with registration.