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.

A woman used hand signals to escape a domestic violence suspect at a Los Angeles County 7-Eleven, police say. The Alhambra Police Department said someone called 911 after noticing the woman asking for ...

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 ...

A woman used a hand signal at a 7-Eleven in California to report her suspected abuser. An employee recognized the signal, which has spread on social media, and called the police. Authorities arrested ...

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 ...