Lemon Cakes and Eyeliner - Using Social Media to Combat Domestic Abuse during a Pandemic
WomenSV Director of Marketing, Maria Walters writes about the efficacy of social media as a tool to combat abuse during a pandemic.
Los Altos Town Crier: Confronting Domestic Violence
WomenSV Founder and Executive Director has a series of articles in the Los Altos Town Crier on what victims of domestic violence who must continue to live with their abusers during the quarantine.
April 8, 2020: How to survive domestic abuse during quarantine
April 15, 2020: Planning strategies in battle against an abuser
April 22, 2020: Survivor practices the deceit of 'business as usual'
April 29 2020: Vital lifelines cut off, she faces abusive husband alone
May 6, 2020: Did the sound of husband's car drive her to drink?
May 13, 2020: Thanks to support group, woman takes her power back
New York Times Wirecutter: Domestic Abusers Can Control Your Devices. Here’s How to Fight Back.
New York Times product recommendation site, Wire Cutter interviews WomenSV’s Executive Director Ruth Darlene and other DV experts on using technology to coerce and control an intimate partner...
New York Times product recommendation site, Wire Cutter interviews WomenSV’s Executive Director Ruth Darlene and other DV experts on using technology to coerce and control an intimate partner...
Wall Street Journal: Financial Abuse in the Age of Smartphones
“Technology is making spousal financial abuse easier, particularly among affluent Americans.
Smartphones and tracking devices have given abusive partners more tools to surveil and control their spouses, according to advocates for victims. At the same time, though, technology is also helping victims discover hidden assets.”
WomenSV Founder speaks to the Wall Street Journal about Financial Abuse.
“Technology is making spousal financial abuse easier, particularly among affluent Americans.
Smartphones and tracking devices have given abusive partners more tools to surveil and control their spouses, according to advocates for victims. At the same time, though, technology is also helping victims discover hidden assets.”
WomenSV Founder speaks to the Wall Street Journal about Financial Abuse.
Survive Divorce: Divorcing an Abusive Husband (What Every Woman Needs to Know)
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Jason Crowley interviews executive director of WomenSV Ruth Darlene domestic financial abuse…
Few situations in marriage can leave a woman feeling more powerless and fearing for her safety that being in an abusive relationship with her husband.
It is not a situation that happens overnight. Abuse is a gradual process that goes down a long and dangerous slope and creates far-reaching emotional, physical and financial consequences.
There are steps an abused wife can take to escape, but these take planning and effort while still trying to manage the day-to-day minefields of an abusive marriage.
Stanford Daily: Confidential women’s support group tackles abuse in affluent areas
“This is one of society’s best-kept dirty secrets — that abuse happens even in affluent areas,” Ruth Darlene said.
In 2011, Darlene was researching eating disorders of young women at the Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention. But in the process of meeting with health professionals and young people to develop her curriculum for Bay Area high schools on eating disorders, Darlene began to see a recurring problem in the homes of Silicon Valley: abuse. When women Darlene personally knew identified abuse in their own relationships, she thought it was time to make a change.
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Financial Abuse in Marriages: Warning Signs and How to Get Help
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Jason Crowley interviews executive director of WomenSV Ruth Darlene about what abuse looks like in affluent areas and the impact of financial abuse
Domestic financial abuse is not limited to any one part of society. The fact is, financial abuse not only takes place among the wealthy, it can be especially intense and ugly among the more successful middle and upper classes.
Ruth Darlene, M.A. is an educator, domestic violence advocate, social entrepreneur and Founder and Executive Director of WomenSV (Women of Silicon Valley), a domestic violence 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves women in middle-to-upper income areas who are trapped in relationships with powerful and wealthy abusers.
Los Altos Town Crier features series of articles from WomenSV Founder
WomenSV Executive Director, Ruth Patrick is writing a series of articles for the Los Altos Town Crier about Confronting Domestic Abuse.
WomenSV Executive Director, Ruth Patrick is writing a series of articles for the Los Altos Town Crier about Confronting Domestic Abuse.
Confronting Domestic Violence: Abuse victims aim to find pathways to their freedom
Confronting Domestic Violence : Oppression – When abusers inflict internal damage
Confronting Domestic Violence : Overcoming the death of a dream
Confronting Domestic Violence: Domestic abuse victim hatches escape plan
Confronting Domestic Violence: Domestic abuse victim breaks free, but safety planning never stops
WomenSV welcomes Alana Scott for a presentation to our support group
Alana Scott (on the left) comes to visit WomenSV's support group. Pictured here with Executive Director of WomenSV, Ruth Patrick.
Alana Scott (on the left) comes to visit WomenSV's support group. Pictured here with Executive Director of WomenSV, Ruth Patrick.
Alana is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. As a CDFA, she and her team prepare financial reports showing the short-term, mid-term and long-term impacts of proposed settlements.Alana is the President and Co-Founder of the award winning nonprofit, the Women's Education and Leadership League (WELL) and serves on the Board of Directors for CASA Stanislaus and El Concilio.
Alana is the 2016 recipient of the National Sue Haskoor Lifetime Achievement Award, she is one of the 2017 Modesto Bee 20 Under 40 winners, one of the 2018 Stanislaus County Women of the Year Award recipients and WELL received the 2016 La RAZA award.
Alana believes financial education and mentoring for women and girls is the key to elevated success in all communities.
We agree, Alana! Thank you for your enlightening, empowering presentation!
Los Altos Town Crier Holiday Fund recipients 'check out'
Representatives from 20 local nonprofit organizations attended last week’s annual Town Crier Holiday Fund “check-out” event and received their checks. Los Altos Community Foundation served as the fiscal partner and helped distribute the $219,000 raised from the community.
Ask Amanda: Does Having Money Keep You Safe from Abusers?
DomesticShelters.org - February 13, 2019
Domestic abuse doesn’t discriminate because of income, education level or geographic location. Abusers are cunning individuals who look for trusting individuals they can manipulate, control and gaslight, and many of these abusers have power, money, fame and influence. If anything, these factors make them even more dangerous.
DomesticShelters.org - February 13, 2019
Domestic abuse doesn’t discriminate because of income, education level or geographic location. Abusers are cunning individuals who look for trusting individuals they can manipulate, control and gaslight, and many of these abusers have power, money, fame and influence. If anything, these factors make them even more dangerous.
WomenSV CEO Ruth Patrick celebrates receiving the Jefferson Award for public service from CBS/KPIX
Los Altos Town Crier - January 30, 2019
Los Altos resident Ruth Patrick, founder of the nonprofit WomenSV, received the KPIX Channel 5 Jefferson Award for Public Service Jan. 16 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco.
Los Altos Town Crier - January 30, 2019
Los Altos resident Ruth Patrick, founder of the nonprofit WomenSV, received the KPIX Channel 5 Jefferson Award for Public Service Jan. 16 at the Herbst Theatre in San Francisco….
WomenSV 2018 Year in Review
Some of the things we’ve accomplished in 2018 with your help and support!
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WomenSV: Serving victims of domestic violence abusers
Los Altos Town Crier - November 14, 2018
Mission: WomenSV aims to empower victims of affluent abusers by providing education, support and resources. The nonprofit organization serves to inform the public and professional communities about the prevalence of domestic violence and equip providers to better serve their clients and patients…
Los Altos Town Crier - November 14, 2018
Mission: WomenSV aims to empower victims of affluent abusers by providing education, support and resources. The nonprofit organization serves to inform the public and professional communities about the prevalence of domestic violence and equip providers to better serve their clients and patients…
Protecting Silicon Valley women from domestic abuse
San Jose Mercury News – September 29, 2018
Wealthier communities like Silicon Valley aren’t immune to domestic violence, according to WomenSV Executive Director Ruth Patrick. “The truth is we’re just better at hiding it,” she said…
San Jose Mercury News – September 29, 2018
Wealthier communities like Silicon Valley aren’t immune to domestic violence, according to WomenSV Executive Director Ruth Patrick. “The truth is we’re just better at hiding it,” she said…
WomenSV Supports Survivors Of Domestic Violence In Silicon Valley
CBS SF BayArea – July 18, 2018
According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 4 women and about 1 in 7 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner during their lifetime. This week’s Jefferson Award winner Ruth Patrick has dedicated her life to helping domestic violence survivors in a community where some might not think it would occur: Silicon Valley.
CBS SF BayArea – July 18, 2018
According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 4 women and about 1 in 7 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner during their lifetime. This week’s Jefferson Award winner Ruth Patrick has dedicated her life to helping domestic violence survivors in a community where some might not think it would occur: Silicon Valley.