When you see a black dot, you know that individual is in danger.

The Black Dot Campaign is a Facebook-based initiative that seeks to honor domestic violence survivors.

The black dot on their hand signifies a call for help.

Domestic violence victims can signal for help by drawing a black dot on their palms.

If you see someone with a black dot on their palm, you should help them and report it to the authorities.

The Black Dot Campaign’s leaders have made:

“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.

A domestic violence survivor shares her story:

“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 draw the curtain. I learnt 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.”