Cortney Lake was a 24 year old mother who disappeared from St. John's, Newfoundland on June 7th, 2017. On the day she was last seen, her abusive ex-boyfriend had been released after serving only two days in jail, and appearing in court for charges of abuse and harassment against Cortney. Just hours after he walked out of jail, Cortney Lake was captured on dash cam footage getting into the passenger seat of her ex-boyfriend's truck. She remains missing today.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. Below are a few links to websites where you can find help and resources to guide you to safety.

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence in the United States, where you can find an extensive list of phone numbers and websites to assist you in getting help for you and your children.

Domestic Shelters | A website dedicated to providing help lines and links to resources for victims and survivors in Canada.

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• "Cortney Lake." Never Seen Again. Season 2, Episode 7.

• "A mother's regret: She helped save his life, then he took away her daughter." CBC News. Ariana Kelland, 2020 May 4.

• "'Women are dying': Cortney Lake's family calls for swift action on domestic violence." CBC News. Ariana Kelland, 2021 December 14.

• "Still Looking for Answers: Family of Cortney Lake Marking Four Years Since Disappearance." VOCM Local News Now. 2021 June 7.

• "The Disappearance of Cortney Lake." Stories of the Unsolved. 2019 December 19.

The Night Time Podcast did an excellent series on Cortney Lake's disappearance, featuring her mother, Lisa. You can listen to Part 1 here and Part 2 here.