Empower Survivors

Restorative Pathways (formerly Ruby’s Place) was founded in 1971 in Hayward, California, and is the nation’s first shelter for survivors of domestic violence. What began as a grassroots effort by a group of determined women has grown into a comprehensive support network, dedicated to providing safety, healing, and empowerment to individuals affected by domestic violence, human trafficking, and other forms of trauma. Today, Restorative Pathways remains committed to breaking cycles of violence and creating lasting change—one survivor at a time.