A domestic violence suspect was arrested after his victim used hand signals to get the attention of a bystander in Los Angeles County recently, police said. Officers were initially sent to a 7-Eleven ...

ALHAMBRA, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - Authorities in Southern California say a good Samaritan helped a woman escape a domestic violence situation at a convenience store. In this case, the woman used hand ...

Oftentimes, victims of horrific crimes such as domestic violence can't just leave—and nonverbal communication, such as seemingly insignificant hand gestures, can be the only way for them to signal for ...

Editor's note: This story contains mentions of possible domestic violence. Those facing domestic abuse can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit its website for ...

“People do want to help. They reach out about how they can help and support survivors, and the fact that someone understood what the message was is amazing to me,” Carmen McDonald, executive director ...