A simple Hand signal
A way for children to show they are being abused/not safe

HTSB HAND Signal for Under 16’s

#handsign4kids

On June 16 2023, Gloria released the hand signal for Under 16’s to use if they are being abused/not safe This has already been adopted and applied. One woman in the US observed a girl of about 11 using the signal and phoned the police, got some help and saved the girl who was being trafficked!

 

Gloria saw the signal as one way to equip children, should they be in a sexually abusive or a harmful situation. As she herself survived 16 years of child sex trafficking, she is passionate about this simple, yet powerful hand signal.

 

I wish I’d had a hand signal when I was a kid, it just may have saved me” she says.

 

NB  This signal originally stems from a women’s group in the US, advocating against domestic violence

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February 12, 2025

Next Level Soul

with Alex Ferrari
Gloria shares her story which is not merely one of survival, but of profound spiritual awakening, an alchemy that turns the heaviest pain into the lightest truth.
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Wag Tales

with Megan Corcoran
In this podcast, Megan and Gloria delve into Gloria’s latest book, Keeping Kids Safe, which serves as an invaluable guide for educators, parents, and safe adults.
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Aquarius Rising Africa

with Chantelle Meyburgh
Gloria Masters on child sex trafficking, gang initiations & becoming an esteemed author.

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As survivors of child sexual abuse, it is widely accepted that we were controlled through grooming simply so the abuser could exploit us. What is less discussed is the coercive control that lay underneath all of it.

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If you need help

If you or anyone you know is struggling to deal with child sexual abuse, the following providers can offer support in your region:

New Zealand

Handingtheshameback.org  Provides support through sharing information and survivor stories

ACC   Counselling and therapy. For free confidential sessions contact ACC Sensitive Claims Unit, 0800 101 996

Safe to Talk  Sexual Harm Helpline, 0800 044 334 or Text 4334, [email protected]

Help Auckland  0800 623 1700

The Harbour  Online support and information for people affected by sexual abuse.
Male Survivors Aotearoa  Helplines across NZ, click to find out more (males only).

USA

RAINN is the largest US support agency for adult survivors of child sexual abuse

United Kingdom

NAPAK – Supporting recovery from childhood abuse
Maggie Oliver Foundation – Helping survivors of abuse

Australia

Blue Knot Foundation – advocate for and provide support to people who have experiences of complex trauma, and those who support them, personally and professionally.