Q:    I found my child hanging - he/she wasn't depressed - now                  
       he/she has passed away-  I don't know what to do.

A:   
      You and your family are not alone.  There are many, many                 
             people across the nation who have stood in a very similar                
             position of being scared, confused, and horrified.  We are here       
             for you by
email,  telephone and if we're close enough, even in        
             person.  The only part you have to do alone is reach out - after         
             that, you'll have an entire network of support on your side.
Q:   My child was killed playing the Choking Game but it was ruled        
       as suicide?  I know it wasn't - what can I do?

A:    
     You also are not alone.  Many Medical Examiners (Coroners)       
             and Law Enforcement Investigators are just now learning about  
             Accidental Asphyxia in our Youth and your child's case may be     
             their first.  Educate them!  Above all, gather any and all pertinent  
             information you can find both on this site and else where into a   
             scheduled meeting.  Talk to the people who knew your child - if   
             they know of The Choking Game- chances are you child did too.
Q:    I want to schedule a Presentation for my group - who do I contact?

A:  
       Due to the high demand of presentation requests across the           
             country, Kate Blake has extended availability to include all of the      
             United States.   There is no fee beyond travel costs to the venue      
             but donations to The DB Foundation are greatly appreciated and     
            go directly towards Raising Awareness and Education.
Q:    How can I get involved in raising awareness for the Choking              
        Game?

A:  
       There are many ways to become an active part of raising                   
            awareness, below are a few very simple ways:
1.) Schedule a presentation for your local PTO/PTA, church group
2.)
Distribute Bracelets & Bumper Stickers
3.) Print out a FACT SHEET and educate your school administration/          
      counselors
Q:    Can I add a friend or relative to the Databank of Accidental              
           Asphyxia Victims?

A:  
      For confidentiality and accuracy of the list, information may only      
              be submitted by immediate family members with three pieces     
              of crucial information; Age/Gender, Name, Date of incident.
Q:         Where can I get materials to present to my school system?

A:  
       Check the DOWNLOADS page.  Or you can reference the site in      
             a conversation with the Administration of your school and they         
             can view the facts directly from the site. This is helpful as it is           
             often then quickly distributed to school personnel  via email.   
Q:   I just 'played' the Choking Game and now I have after effects - what should I do?

A:  
   IMMEDIATELY SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION!  
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Families share with you thier child, a victim if the Choking Game, in hopes of bringing to life the reality of the danger!
Contains Choking Game victims vital information
Get Awareness Tools to shed light on the dangers of the Choking Game in your community
Add your signature to the thousands requiring DARE and Risk Prevention Program to teach the dangers of the Choking Game
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Calendar of Seminars and Choking Game awareness events
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Other dangerous behavior parents need to know about.
Written by families thenselves after The Choking Game entered thier lives.
Choking Game FAQ's
Posted 01/01/06 | Updated 07/01/08
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