Gloria Masters
Gloria Masters is a child sexual abuse survivor and activist who, after enduring 16 years of abuse at the hands of her father and others, has dedicated her life to raising awareness about child protection and the dangers of online predators. She advocates for the use of a hand signal campaign aimed at helping children communicate when they are in danger, emphasizing the importance of recognizing signs of abuse and the need for adults to listen and believe children who disclose their experiences.
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Recent news mentions
Sexual abuse advocate Gloria Masters, who founded the charity Handing the Shame Back, said if initial findings were any indication, this type of programme would be an effective way for those inclined to abuse children to minimise the desire to do so.
Risk posed by adults attracted to children reduced after new NZ treatment programme
New Zealand· 2025-10-04
Masters, who herself was a victim, is advocating for a hand signal campaign to prevent child sex abuse.
Top detective Scott Beard and partner Gloria Masters backing hand signal campaign to help prevent child sex abuseNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
