The Signal for Help (or the Violence at Home Signal for Help) is a single-handed gesture that can be used over a video call or in person by an individual to alert others that they feel threatened and need …

Jul 23, 2025 · Learn how the Signal for Help works, why it matters, and what to do if you see it. A must-know safety tool for women in danger.

Sep 4, 2025 · Police in one Southern California community said they arrested a man suspected of domestic violence after the person he was with used a hand gesture popularized on social media to …

Mar 8, 2023 · Knowing the hand signal for help could save your life or help you save others. This guide will explain what the signal is and how to do it, along with other effective hand signals to know.

Aug 9, 2025 · Did you know there's a hand gesture that can discreetly tell others you're in danger and need help? The Signal for Help initiative was developed during the pandemic as a way to discreetly …

Sep 5, 2024 · It is a discreet hand gesture where a person intentionally folds the four fingers over the thumb. Since its creation, the Universal Sign for Help has gained widespread recognition on social …

Aug 18, 2025 · What Is the Universal Help Hand Signal? The universal help hand signal is a fast, discreet gesture that says, I need help. You do it with one hand. It looks natural, so a person causing …