Courtney Clarke, board member of Violence Prevention Avalon East, says eradicating violence against women starts by attacking the root causes. (CBC - image credit)CBCThe creator of a new Memorial University scholarship aims to alleviate the root causes of violence through research and education. Courtney Clarke, chair of Violence Prevention Avalon East, says the Jane Doe Award in Anti-Violence Research honours the victim in a 2014 sexual assault case involving Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer Doug Snelgrove. Clarke said she's encountered countless victims of violence over the years who were inspired by Jane Doe's courage and perseverance. To eradicate violence, Clarke said, one must start at the root causes, such as insufficient access to mental health supports, or food and housing insecurity.

Source: CBC News December 29, 2021 08:48 UTC