If you ever see a person that has a black dot on the palm,
you should call the police immediately. The black dot means that the person is
in trouble.
“Black Dot Campaign” started on Facebook and it’s a campaign
to recognize the victims of domestic abuse. That simple black dot on their hand
signifies a call for help.
Black Dot Campaign
By putting a black dot on their palms, victims of domestic
violence can show that they’re in danger. So if you ever notice a person with a
black dot on his/her palm, help this person and call the police.
“The black dot on the hand lets professionals know you’re a
really vulnerable domestic violence survivor, and that you need help but can’t
ask because your abuser is watching your every move. In just 24 hours, the
campaign has reached over 6,000 people worldwide, and has already helped 6
women. Please spread the campaign, and post a picture of your hand with the
black dot, to show your support to all survivors of domestic violence,” stated
the organizers behind this campaign.
Story From Survivor of Domestic Violence:
“I’m heavily pregnant and the baby’s father is very abusive.
With words, his hands. I’ve been petrified for so long and even more with the
baby coming soon. I was at the hospital yesterday, he was with me, he never
leaves my side anymore. I had to have an examination so the consultant asked me
to lie on the bed and drew the curtain. I leant over and took the pen out of
his pocket, pulled his hand over to me and wrote HELP ME. I didn’t have to say
a word. “This campaign gave me the strength and the idea how to ask for help. I
am now safe somewhere else thanks to that consultant and the black dot
campaign. Thank you, 1 week to go until my due date and I am finally safe.”
Source :
Women Daily Magazine