Which of the following best describes Victoria Clarke's research interest in the context of empowerment in psychology?

Victoria Clarke studies how people can gain more control and confidence in their own lives, especially when they feel powerless or marginalized. She looks at how therapy, education, or community programs can help people feel stronger and more capable of making choices. Her work often focuses on groups that have been left out of mainstream support, such as survivors of abuse or people in low‑resource settings. For example, she has studied how a simple group‑based workshop helped women who had experienced domestic violence feel safer and more confident in deciding what to do next. In this way, Clarke’s research shows that empowerment can be built through targeted psychological and social interventions.