Roy Watson Traffic Safety Fund

Dr. Roy Watson (1926-1991) was one of those rare academics who became deeply immersed in community affairs. The Founding Chair of the University of Victoria’s combined department of Anthropology and Sociology, Roy was a tireless advocate for the creation of UVic’s School of Social Work. He was active in community affairs and for many years, served as a Director of both the Greater Victoria Community Social Planning Council and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Dr. Roy Watson epitomized the values of both the profession of social work and the discipline of Sociology – he cared about people and their private troubles, and he inquired into the public issues that affected them.

All UVic students can apply to the Roy Watson Traffic Safety Fund for funding to either write an evidence review (8-12 page literature review) or to create a short video (2-5 minutes) on some theme of traffic safety.

Roy Watson Traffic Safety Fund papers are presented to local non-profit organizations or to the Capital Regional District Traffic Safety Commission, whose goal is to prevent injuries, save lives and contribute positively to a safer traffic environment.

Roy Watson Traffic Safety Fund Announcement