(NEXSTAR) – Last month, a victim of domestic abuse was able to alert an onlooker to her plight at a convenience store in California — all without raising the suspicions of her alleged abuser, who had ...

A hand signal created by the Canadian Women’s Foundation could be used to save victims of gender-based violence in the UK, a new report says. (Alamy) An inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — With spring breaks underway and travel advisories in effect, safety is second to none -- hence why a certain hand signal is 'handing out' reassurance via Instagram. A post by safety ...

(KTLA) – A domestic violence suspect was arrested last month after his alleged victim used hand signals to get the attention of a bystander in Los Angeles County, police said. Officers were initially ...

A Hickman County woman who was being threatened by an ex-boyfriend used a social media-driven hand signal Sunday to notify gas station staff, ultimately leading to a chase, wreck and capture, ...

The hand signal, now viral on Instagram, involves tucking your fingers over your thumb to reportedly alert someone you need help. To stream 13News Now on your phone, you need the 13News Now app.

An inquiry set up in the wake of the murder of Sarah Everard has warned that too many perpetrators of sex crimes against women are slipping through the cracks. In a report published on 2 December, the ...