When a Kentucky sheriff’s department announced the capture of a suspected kidnapper, they credited the rescue and arrest to something new: A simple hand gesture that went viral on TikTok. In a Nov. 5 ...

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 quick-thinking woman in California is safe after using hand signals to ask for help inside a 7-Eleven store. According to ABC News, police responded to a call on August 19 after a witness recognized ...

A hand signal for help, demonstrated on social media, is the reason police say they were alerted to a suspected domestic violence victim inside a 7-Eleven. Police say they were called to a 7-Eleven ...

John Palombi was arrested after attempting to flee the scene, police said. A domestic violence suspect in California was arrested after a woman displayed hand signals behind her back asking for help, ...

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 domestic violence suspect was arrested after his victim used hand signals to get the attention of a bystander in Los Angeles County recently, police said. Carlos Saucedo reports Sept. 2, 2025.

If you've ever looked outside an airport window while waiting for your flight to get underway, you've probably noticed the ground crew using hand signals. These hand signals are not just a means of ...