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Course detail: Dangers of Non-Fatal Strangulation in Domestic Violence Cases

Non-fatal strangulation is an indicator of lethality in domestic and sexual violence cases that can, at times, be overlooked. In this interactive class, learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of strangulation as well as how to ask "the right questions" that will take into consideration how trauma may affect the victim's response.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates sound judgment, situational awareness, and tactical decision-making that enhances personal and public safety across varied environments and operational contexts.
Conducts thorough, ethical, and evidence-based investigations, utilizing best practices to collect, analyze, and document information individually and within investigative teams.

Course Objectives:

Participants will learn how to identify signs and symptoms of strangulation.
Participants will assess lethality when strangulation is present
Participants will understand how trauma may affect victim interaction
Participants will learn how to respond to and interview victims to maximize evidence collection during the course of an investigation.

Instructional Methods:

Lecture
Scenario
Small group discussion

Requirements:

100% participation in group work and discussion

Who Should Attend:

Law Enforcement
Social Service Providers
EMS Personnel

Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Sedentary

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Session Information: LE27011F

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 09/22/26 and ending on 09/22/26

Times:

09:00am-04:00pm CDT

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Price:

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Participants are responsible for their travel, lodging, and meals.

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Dung Kimble

Dung Kimble
Clinical Social Worker

Biography:

Dung Kimble is a Clinical Social Worker with more than 20 years ofexperience working with survivors of domestic violence. She has worked incommunity-based domestic violence programs for the majority of those 20 years.Ms. Kimble has served as a therapist in a crisis shelter, an advocate, and theprogram director of a transitional housing program in South Central Kansas.

Ms. Kimble is currently employed as a Social Worker providingmental health services at the Veterans Health Administration in Wichita, KS.She also has a small private practice, Kimble Counseling and Consulting,where she provides therapy services. Ms. Kimble is considered a subjectmatter expert on domestic violence, continuing to train law enforcement on thedynamics of domestic violence, and is utilized as an expert witness for variousprosecutorial jurisdictions in the State of Kansas.

Paul Kimble

Paul Kimble
Sergeant

Biography:

Sgt.Paul Kimble is a 27 year veteran of the Wichita Police Department and currently is a field services overnight patrol sergeant. Since 2014, he has been a domestic violence and sexual assault trainer working with the GTEAP (Grants to Encourage Arrest and Prosecution) and now ICJR (Improving Criminal Justice Response) Grant through the Kansas Governor's Grants Office. Sgt. Kimble most recently attended the 4 day Advanced Strangulation Course as well as the 3 day Masters Course on Strangulation, sponsored by the Strangulation Institute in San Diego. He also completed the 5 day Introduction and Practical Application of the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview (FETI) in January 2019.

Facility Detail

Kingman Armory

111 S Main St

Kingman, KS 67068

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $25.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.