This help signal can be used to ask for help discreetly if you’re in a situation where it is not possible/ dangerous to speak up directly. In major cases, remove yourself from the situation and seek help directly from bystanders/authorities.
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Open the default flashlight app
on your phone.
Turn on your phone flashlight.
Point your phone downwards and move it back and forth until
someone notices.
Avoid pointing your phone directly
to people nearby to prevent
misconception of the signal.
OTHER WAYS TO ASK FOR HELP:
Make distressed
eye signals
BUDI..?
long time no see!
how are you?
Discreet
verbal cues
CAN YOU STAND
BESIDE ME?
Direct
verbal cues
GOT A CASE TO REPORT?
Through the Safe Ride Jakarta initiative, BullyID Indonesia has developed
a web-based reporting platform for victims of harassment in Jakarta’s public transport.
HOW THE SIGNAL WORKS
This initiative tests the implementation of phone flashlight
as a discreet help signal for harassment cases.
Learn how you can implement this help signal.
