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Nodd's Intro What would you do if you were kidnapped? What would your child do? Think about it. You're put
in a car and driven out of the city but inevitably, you find yourself in a
public place where people glance in your direction all the time. Whether it's a
truck stop, a gas station or just a red light, how can you signal to the
people passing by that you need help but without attracting the attention of
your abductor? A lot of attention has been given to the Amber Alerts to
help inform the public that an abduction has occurred but wouldn't it be more
effective if the child were able to give a silent signal to the car next to them
that he/she IS in fact the Amber Alert?
Introducing
PAAAS, an international organization that is focused on just this issue. They
have come up with a silent signal that empowers the victim to essentially call
out for help: a fist raised towards your chin with two fingers out,
similar to a peace sign but you move your fingers back and forth between a
fist and the peace sign. This signal is already widely understood in other
countries but just being taught here. Nodd's is proud to be on the forefront of
getting the PAAAS message out here at home because by knowing this signal,
we not only help ourselves but also gain the power to help others. Please help
us in spreading the word.
When to give the silent survival signals
Use the silent survival signals anytime you need to call out for help but cannot raise your voice. Here are some examples from the PAAAS website:
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- When on a Missing Poster Alert
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- When viewing gang activities
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It's important to give the signals to everyone that looks at you.
About Us Welcome to PAAAS in Oregon, Ongoing Community Involvement for Children and Adult Survival Education.
"It's a wonderful and useful concept, but it won't work unless
there is someone out there who will see this signal and understand its
meaning. That is the only way the person in crisis will receive help
as soon as possible. So, please
learn these valuable and possible life saving survival signals so that
you can be that someone who will see this survival signal and call for
help." - - Gigi Durr, Board Secretary, PAAAS
PAAAS stands for Parents Against Abduction and
Abuse Signals. Its legal name is PAAAS Silent Survival Signals, Inc. a
501 (c) (3) Tax Deductible non-profit organization. Our Mission is to teach and train these proactive PAAAS Silent Survival Signals©
to the entire Education System and Population of America, to improve
the quality of life for those in need of SURVIVAL HELP but can't run or
shout for HELP before, during and/or after a kidnapping or other crime
against a person or persons.
How to Use
PAAAS Silent Survival Signals© are a non-verbal way to 'shout' for help (English not required), communicating to the people around that you are in danger and cannot shout or run for safety. The victim must be seen by others to receive help. If you are in danger and/or desire to go home, give the PAAAS Silent Survival Signal to everyone that looks at you. To get help you must have eye contact.
- Step A: Make a fist with your right or left hand and hold it shoulder high with your elbow at your side.
- Step B: Raise the second and third fingers straight up in a V shape (peace sign).
- Step C: Hold the signal for a count of two, then bring the fingers down to form a fist again, for a count of two.
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PAAAS, Silent Survival Signals
