Feb 01, 2019
Ruth Patrick
Protecting Affluent Women From Domestic Violence.

Studies show that nearly 1 in 4 women and about 1 in 7 men have experienced violence from an intimate partner during their lifetime. Ruth Patrick founded the non-profit, Women of Silicon Valley. In seven years, WomenSV has offered free services for more than 1200 domestic violence survivors, mostly women, in middle to upper income Silicon Valley communities.

WomenSV (Women of Silicon Valley) offers support to women who are trapped in abusive relationships with people who use their power, status, wealth to control and coerce their partners.  We also provide professional training and public education on the impact of domestic violence in the affluent community. Our goal is to break the cycle of violence and prevent future generations from becoming victims or abusers.