Mothers and their children are disproportionately impacted by domestic violence, including more subtle forms of abuse such as coercive control. In this video Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, discusses the dangers and early warning signs of controlling relationships.

WomenSV founder Ruth Patrick Darlene shares resources to help survivors of technology abuse, a tactic used by tech-savvy abusers to monitor, stalk, control, and harass their partners.

Ruth Patrick Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, explains the dangers and warning signs of covert abuse, an insidious form of coercive control.

Learn how Ruth Patrick Darlene, Founder of WomenSV, exposes common overt and covert coercive control tactics, empowering survivors with tools to recognize and escape abusive relationships.

This presentation led by Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, offers essential insights into coercive control and covert abuse. Originally presented to the Menlo Church Ministers, this introduction empowers Christian church leaders to support survivors effectively. The class provides a comprehensive explanation of coercive control, along with trauma-informed tips and resources for recognizing and addressing subtle forms of abuse.

Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV (Women of Silicon Valley), discusses coercive control as it relates to the Power and Control Wheel and current California law.

Ruth Darlene, Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, presents a two-part overview of covert abuse and coercive control. This second video involves a deep dive into the minds of victims, survivors and perpetrators of covert abuse. Ruth explains the impact of covert abuse on survivors and the motives behind perpetrators' behavior. This discussion covers the pathway to freedom for survivors of abuse, from risk assessment to breaking the cycle and starting the healing process.