If you encounter someone with a black dot on their hand, call the police right away. When you see a black dot, it means that person is in danger. The Black Dot Campaign is a Facebook-based movement that tries to honor survivors of domestic violence. The black dot on their hand represents a request for assistance. Domestic violence victims can seek assistance by making a black dot on their palms.

If you notice someone with a black dot on their palm, assist them and notify the authorities.The leaders of the Black Dot Campaign have issued the following statement: The black dot on the hand alerts professionals that you are a particularly vulnerable domestic violence survivor who requires assistance but is unable to seek it because your abuser is watching your every move.”In just 24 hours, the campaign touched nearly 6,000 people globally and assisted six women.

Please share the campaign and publish a photo of your hand with the black dot to express your support for all domestic violence survivors.” A survivor of domestic violence tells her story: “I’m heavily pregnant, and the baby’s father is a jerk.” His hands, his words I’ve been terrified for a long time, and now I’m much more so with the baby on the way. He was with me at the hospital yesterday; he never leaves my side anymore.

I needed to be examined, so the specialist instructed me to lie on the bed and draw the curtain. I remembered and got the pen from his pocket, drew his hand over to me, and scrawled HELP ME. I didn’t have to say anything. This campaign provided me with the confidence and knowledge to ask for assistance. Thanks to that consultant and the black dot campaign, I am now safe somewhere else. Thank you; I have one week till my due date and am finally safe.”