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The Washington, DC area has a strong Russian Jewish community. The local Jewish social services agencies do a lot to help the newcomers adjust. The local Jewish day schools and synagogues help, too. I don't know if your tutor is of Jewish heritage or, if so, is interested in pursuing greater involvement with Judaism, but that could be a possibility.
Your tutor is definitely an abused spouse, even if she was never actually beaten or harmed physically. Call social services agencies in your community, which can probably suggest options if she chooses to leave the relationship NOW (possibly a good idea, as many abusers can turn violent) or if she plans to wait until he leaves.
Your tutor will also need legal help to make sure that she gets the financial support to which she is entitled during any divorce action. If she cannot afford a lawyer, and I suspect that she cannot, you can contact the Bar Association in your state to find out about getting low-cost or free legal help.
Sharon
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Sharon, age 64
Mom to Rebecca
born 10/18/95
adopted 5/5/97
Xiamen (Fujian prov.), China
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