The “Signal for Help” is a tool to help those experiencing gender-based violence, created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation. It’s a one-handed gesture a person can use to communicate they need ...

A man was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after a woman used a social media-driven hand gesture asking for help at a 7-Eleven store in Southern California, authorities said. Officers ...

The woman gave the “signal for help” behind her back, Alhambra police said, according to The Los Angeles Times. The signal: tucking the thumb into the palm with the fingers closed on top of the thumb.

Editor's note: This story contains mentions of possible domestic violence. Those facing domestic abuse can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit its website for ...

A man was arrested outside a California convenience store after a woman used a hand signal to alert someone that she was in danger and needed help. The incident occurred at a 7-Eleven in Alhambra, ...

ALHAMBRA, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - Authorities in Southern California say a good Samaritan helped a woman escape a domestic violence situation at a convenience store. In this case, the woman used hand ...

“People do want to help. They reach out about how they can help and support survivors, and the fact that someone understood what the message was is amazing to me,” Carmen McDonald, executive director ...