Doorways Chief Program Officer provides survivors’ perspective on FOX 5 DC
New DNA information leads police to serial rape suspect in Virginia nearly 30 years later
By Evan Lambert and FOX 5 DC Digital Team │ Published December 2, 2020
“Knowing that the criminal justice system did its due diligence, (…) for a survivor, in particular, says that, ‘Someone believes me, and what happened to me mattered,’ and that’s incredibly validating for a survivor, especially a survivor of domestic violence or a survivor of sexual violence,” says Samantha Clarke, MSW, MPA, Chief Program Officer at Doorways. Hear more on Fox 5 DC with Evan Lambert FOX 5 DC.
If you a survivor in need of support, please contact Doorways any time at 703-237-0881. Advocates are available to speak with you 24/7. Whether you experienced something recently or years ago, you are not alone, and we are here to help. Learn more.
"Knowing that the criminal justice system did its due diligence, for a survivor, in particular, says that, 'Someone believes me, and what happened to me mattered,' and that's incredibly validating," says Sam Clarke of Doorways: https://t.co/ZA9bu01Dmy via @EvanLambertTV @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/alxcalQCOC
— Doorways (@DoorwaysVA) December 3, 2020