Duress Codes and How to Use Them (2024)
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- Duress codes are pre-arranged signals indicating danger, used in fiction, espionage, and personal safety.
- Three key characteristics: pre-arranged, unlikely to be used accidentally, and undetectable by unintended observers.
- Examples include posting a specific picture, mentioning a network outage, wearing a particular accessory, or liking a profile photo.
- Codes must be coordinated with a trusted support system and include clear actions to take when activated.
- Organizations like Operation Safe Escape offer guidance and resources for creating personalized safety plans with duress codes.