Resources

Downloadable Resources

Here you will find a range of free posters designed to support awareness and education around child sexual abuse. Whether you are an educator, caregiver, coach, community leader, or someone who simply cares, these resources are here for you.

A red background with three large fingerspelling hand signs in white and black in the center, demonstrating the American Sign Language sign for 'help'. Text at the top reads 'Help Save Some Kids' and at the bottom 'Teach The Hand Sign'.

Use them in early childhood centres, schools, after-school programmes, workplaces, community spaces, or even in your own home, to help start conversations, share knowledge, and be part of the change to break the silent epidemic.

Poster with a black, red, and white background showing three hand signs in black outlines with white fill, numbered 1 to 3. The text states 'Global Hand Sign for Under 16's for children who are being sexually abused. If you see something, do something. Handing the Shame Back, preventing child sexual abuse & supporting survivors. www.handingshameback.org.'

Global Hand Sign Poster | 3-Step Demonstration

This poster demonstrates the Global Hand Sign — a silent signal children can use to ask for help. Paired with the powerful reminder “If You See Something, Do Something,” it encourages safe adults to stay alert and take action.

Display it on its own or as part of the full poster set to help spread the message in your school, workplace, or community.

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Informational poster advocating for child abuse awareness and prevention, featuring illustrations of American Sign Language for U16's, with instructions for learning, teaching, and acting upon the signs.

Global Hand Sign Poster | Learn, Teach, Notice

This poster encourages everyone to take an active role in protecting children, by learning the signs, teaching others, and staying aware. Featuring the call to action “Learn, Teach, Notice,” it directs viewers to the Global Hand Sign webpage for more information.

Display it on its own or as part of the full poster set to help spread the message in your school, workplace, or community.

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Poster warning about a 3-step hand sign from a child indicating possible sexual abuse, with contact information for reporting.

Global Hand Sign Poster | Noticed the Hand Sign?

For New Zealand Only
This poster shows the Global Hand Sign asks the critical question: “Noticed the global hand sign from a child?”

It includes New Zealand-specific helplines and contact numbers, helping adults take immediate, informed action to keep children safe.

Display it on its own or as part of the full poster set to help spread the message in your school, workplace, or community.

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Graphic warning about recognizing the three-step hand sign from a child, which signals child sexual abuse. The sign involves raising one hand, and it is used by U16s. The image urges immediate action by contacting child protection agencies or law enforcement if seen.

Global Hand Sign Poster | Noticed the Hand Sign?

For All Other Countries
This poster shows the Global Hand Sign asks the critical question: “Noticed the global hand sign from a child?”

It serves as an important reminder for adults to take immediate, informed action to help keep children safe.

Display it on its own or as part of the full poster set to help spread the message in your school, workplace, or community.

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A flowchart infographic titled 'Global Hand Sign for U16's' providing guidance on how to respond if a child signals they are being sexually abused. It includes steps for acknowledging with a thumbs up or OK sign, asking if they want to talk, stating belief, and actions to take such as contacting authorities or police. The infographic emphasizes keeping the child safe and recognizing signs of abuse, with contact information for Orange Tamariki and New Zealand Police at the bottom.

Global Hand Sign Response

For New Zealand Only
The Global Hand Sign Response is a practical, step-by-step tool designed to help you respond immediately and effectively if a child signals they are experiencing sexual abuse — whether you know the child or not.

Created by Gloria Masters and Scott Beard, with New Zealand-specific helplines and contact numbers included, this essential resource equips you with the confidence to act and provide support, should it be required.

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Chart explaining the Global Hand Sign for U16s, a sign language for children being sexually abused. Shows a three-step process: acknowledge with a thumbs-up or OK sign, ask 'Do you want to talk to me about it?' and if yes, go to the next step; if no, go to the last step. The last step involves states for dealing with children who show signs of abuse or do not know the child or their family well. The chart emphasizes stalking and reporting signs to child protection agencies or law enforcement.

Global Hand Sign Response

For All Other Countries
The Global Hand Sign Response is a practical, step-by-step tool designed to help you respond immediately and effectively if a child signals they are experiencing sexual abuse — whether you know the child or not.

Created by Gloria Masters and Scott Beard, this essential resource equips you with the confidence to act and provide support, should it be required.

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