One type of abuse that is highly significant in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) is non-fatal strangulation (NFS).  An IPV victim who is strangled by her abusive partner – even one time – faces dramatically increased odds that she will become his homicide victim. This memorandum excerpts selected literature on strangulation in IPV, which can affect people of all genders and identities. This resource is intended for defense attorneys and others involved in the representation of criminalized survivors.