Ruth spearheading ‘Not Consent’ expo
By Maurice Garvey
A SURVIVOR of a vicious laneway attack, has organised an exhibition which will feature clothing worn by women at the time they were assaulted.
Ruth Maxwell is spearheading the ‘Not Consent’ expo, which starts at 6pm, Wednesday, November 28, at Street 66, on Parliament Street, and is on display until to December 2.
Ruth Maxwell vowed to raise awareness of women's safety following the attack in Knockmeenagh Lane
“I’ve wanted to do it for over a year now after seeing some similar exhibitions around the world,” said Ruth.
Ruth survived a horrendous attack whilst on her way to work at Knockmeenagh Lane Clondalkin in May, 2016.
The incident forced her to move out of the area.
A predator stalking her movements, attacked her with a knife and duct tape, but Ruth stopped the assailant by grabbing the hunting knife in her hand, causing gruesome injuries but saving her life.
Ruth’s case was instrumental in a garda investigation, tying DNA evidence and CCTV footage together to identify her attacker, and secure a conviction against a man for attacks on three women in Clondalkin over a five-year period.
Further trial cases for the assailant are due to take place over the coming months.
Since that fateful day, Ruth has vowed to raise awareness of women’s safety and has appeared on various national media platforms, detailing her harrowing experience.
She enlisted the help of trainers from around the country, including John Kavanagh, for a national day of women’s self defense in June.
Currently she is finalising speakers for the ‘Not Consent’ expo, and hopes to bring it on the road thereafter.
For further details visit https://www.facebook.com/events/331242947459711
