Well, howdy there internet peeps and those with peepers again.
It's Troy
Not much going on. It's currently 58 F-degrees with an expected high of 16 C-degrees.
(I'm trying to wrap my brain around Celsius)
Today is laundry day, and parking lot striping. They're doing half the the parking areas today, and half tomorrow. We hope. According to the weather guessers, there's a 25% chance of Rain. Not sure what the Parking Lot stripers are guessing their success is.
As for the snowflake questions. The "do you feel safe at home?"
How many people are in abusive relationships and can't speak out. That question can be used if the abuser isn't watching them.
Here's some other signals to be aware of:
The primary distress signal for domestic abuse is the
"Signal for Help," a one-handed gesture where a person tucks their
thumb into their palm and closes their
fingers over it, trapping the thumb. Created by the
Canadian Women’s Foundation in
2020, this nonverbal cue is designed to be used discreetly during
video calls or in person to indicate that the individual needs someone to check in with them safely, without alerting an abuser.
Other recognized distress signals include:
- The Black Dot Signal: Drawing a small black dot on the palm to signal abuse, though this method has been criticized for potentially increasing risk if the abuser is aware of the campaign.
- Angel Shot: Ordering an "angel shot" at a bar, where specific preparations (e.g., "neat" for an escort, "with lime" for police) alert staff to help.
- Coded 911 Calls: Calling emergency services and asking to "order a pizza" to share an address without raising suspicion, allowing dispatchers to verify danger through yes/no questions.
When responding to the
Signal for Help, it is critical to
not respond during the video call if an abuser might be watching. Instead, reach out via
text, email, or social media and ask simple
"yes" or "no" questions to determine if the person wants you to call authorities, contact a shelter, or simply check in. The signal does
not automatically mean "call 911"; it signifies a request for safe, discreet support.
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