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16-year-old girl showed a popular gesture from TikTok, thanks to which she was able to save in time
According to NBC News, a missing 16-year-old girl from North Carolina was rescued after she showed a gesture of help from TikTok. How this signal appeared, what quarantine is involved and why it is difficult for victims to ask for help, we will tell in our article.
During a pandemic, many of us experienced a completely unique situation. Uncertainty of forecasts, forced isolation and discomfort from the restriction of freedom. All this causes depression, against which cases of domestic violence began to appear more often.
In these circumstances, representatives of the Canadian Women charity were unpleasantly surprised by the number of complaints received. Left alone with the abusers, the women needed rescue, but did not always know how to ask for help.
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To help women, a training video for victims of domestic violence was recorded. In it, the girl showed an open palm, then bent her thumb and closed it with the other fingers, squeezing her hand into a fist. It means domestic violence, I need help, and domestic violence.
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The video quickly went viral, especially on TikTok. Network users noted that the gesture is effective. It is easy to show with one hand and not difficult to hide from the abuser. Thanks to this, many victims of domestic violence have already been able to attract attention and escape from the abusers.
As for the girl from the NBC News story, she used hand gestures while in a Toyota silver color. A passing driver saw these signals and called 911.
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Publication by Eugene | Psychologist | Tomsk (@psyhologpushina)
After receiving the warning, police arrested 61-year-old James Herbert Brick, who was driving the car. His captive told authorities she travelled with Brick through North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. As a result, the man was accused of unlawful deprivation of liberty. As you can see, the TikTok gesture saves people in life-threatening situations. Teach your children how to ask for help.
During a pandemic, many of us experienced a completely unique situation. Uncertainty of forecasts, forced isolation and discomfort from the restriction of freedom. All this causes depression, against which cases of domestic violence began to appear more often.
In these circumstances, representatives of the Canadian Women charity were unpleasantly surprised by the number of complaints received. Left alone with the abusers, the women needed rescue, but did not always know how to ask for help.
View this post on Instagram
Posted by Daya Houston (@dayahouston)
To help women, a training video for victims of domestic violence was recorded. In it, the girl showed an open palm, then bent her thumb and closed it with the other fingers, squeezing her hand into a fist. It means domestic violence, I need help, and domestic violence.
View this post on Instagram
Publication by UIA CMC BMO (@msmc_belrai)
The video quickly went viral, especially on TikTok. Network users noted that the gesture is effective. It is easy to show with one hand and not difficult to hide from the abuser. Thanks to this, many victims of domestic violence have already been able to attract attention and escape from the abusers.
As for the girl from the NBC News story, she used hand gestures while in a Toyota silver color. A passing driver saw these signals and called 911.
View this post on Instagram
Publication by Eugene | Psychologist | Tomsk (@psyhologpushina)
After receiving the warning, police arrested 61-year-old James Herbert Brick, who was driving the car. His captive told authorities she travelled with Brick through North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. As a result, the man was accused of unlawful deprivation of liberty. As you can see, the TikTok gesture saves people in life-threatening situations. Teach your children how to ask for help.
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