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Nurses who deal with sexual assault cases are 'a special kind of person'
Caring for and collecting evidence from survivors of sexual assault takes a special mix of compassion and technical expertise.
DNA test key in state rape kit overhaul
It was the first overhaul in 20 years of what is officially known as the sexual offense evidence collection kit and the upgrade was seriously needed, state Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Denise E. O’Donnell said.
'SVU' star Mariska Hargitay joins forces with pros to revamp DNA evidence tool for rape victims
A new kit for collecting forensic evidence from rape victims will be unveiled today - the first revamping of the crucial tool in 20 years.
Rape kits get DNA upgrade, 'SVU' star
Two decades after their first use in New York emergency rooms, rape testing kits are being updated for the DNA age.
Some Social Media Tips for Cause Marketers
Today, digital strategies are essential for any effective cause marketing campaign. Scott Pansky of Allison & Partners shares some numbers, then offers tips on best practices for using digital media.
Retreats and Therapy: Mariska Hargitay
It wasn't a personal experience or family history that made Mariska Hargitay aware of victims of sexual assault. It was fan mail. The letters to the actress playing Detective Olivia Benson of "Law and Order: SVU" were not typical fan mail.
Mariska Hargitay's Road to Recovery
Mariska Hargitay on recovering from her on-set accident and her work with the Joyful Heart Foundation.
Mariska Hargitay on Making Time for Yourself
Mariska Hargitay is a sharer. When the warm and outgoing Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress talks to Health, she’s so eager to pass on tips for a healthier, more balanced life that she opens up her cabinets to recite what’s inside, then later sends a follow-up e-mail (signed ‘xo, Mariska’).
A Day in the Crazy Busy and Incredibly Inspiring Life of Mariska Hargitay
Actress Mariska Hargitay shares how she stays energized and happy every day.
Mariska Hargitay: Confessions of a Late Bloomer
Though Mariska Hargitay didn't become a wife, mother, mega-successful actress, or major philanthropist until she hit her 40s, the Law & Order: SVU star wouldn't have had it any other way.