❥ Sal has dealt with a ton of trauma, so he understands. The signal has been recognized by over 40 organizations across Canada and the United States as a useful tool to help combat domestic violence.Īddressing concerns that abusers may become aware of such a widespread online initiative, the Canadian Women’s Foundation and other organizations clarified that this signal is not “something that’s going to save the day,” but rather a tool someone could use to get help. It received widespread praise from local, national, and international news organizations for helping provide a modern solution to the issue of a rise in domestic violence cases. The Signal for Help was first introduced in Canada by the Canadian Women’s Foundation on April 14, 2020, and on Apin the United States by the Women’s Funding Network (WFN). It was originally created as a tool to combat the rise in domestic violence cases around the world as a result of the self-isolation measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic… The Signal for Help (or the Violence at Home Signal for Help) is a single-handed gesture that can be used by an individual to alert others that they feel threatened and need help over a video call, or in-person.
It’s apparently a thing, but it’s a very new thing, so it may need some help being known. Interesting I didn’t know this was a thing.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you have a great day !!Įveryone should know the international sign for Help Me.