Avielle also loved school and was “fiercely proud to be a part of a community comprised of her classmates and educators,” according to the website. She was described as having “a strong sense of justice and fairness” and a “steadfast friend and advocate for anyone she thought in need." The website said the foundation was formed to fund research “exploring the underpinnings of the brain that lead to violent behaviors, and to foster the engagement of communities to apply these insights and build compassion.”