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Non-fatal strangulation

Strangulation that does not result in death; associated with fourfold femicide risk elevation (McQuown et al. 2016). Multiple US states have dedicated felony statutes. In India, typically charged as BNS § 117(4) grievous hurt (injury endangering life).

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Campbell Danger Assessment (DA)Holtzworth-Munroe and Stuart typologyJohnson's IPV typologyMullen-Pathé five-class typologyPWDVA 2005 and BNS § 78Stalking Risk Profile (SRP)

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