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5 ways to help end rape in Alaska

February 4, 2014
By
John D. Sutter
Join organizations in Alaska in their efforts to help to make it a safer place.
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Rape Kit Testing Still Languishes

January 21, 2014
By
Kay Manning
Test400K joins Natasha's Justice Project and the Joyful Heart Foundation in trying to change how law enforcement and society in general view sexual assault.
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News Roundup: The Latest on the Rape Kit Backlog

Since we’ve relaunched ENDTHEBACKLOG.org, news has been pouring in about the rape kit backlog across the country. Journalists are uncovering backlogs, jurisdictions are implementing reforms to track and test rape kits and citizens are taking action.

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The View Interviews Mariska Hargitay

January 15, 2014
By
The View
Mariska Hargitay discusses her Emmy Award winning role on 'Law & Order: SVU' and her charitable foundation.
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Mariska Hargitay dishes on "Law & Order: SVU"; Joyful Heart Foundation

January 8, 2014
By
Today Show
The actress chatted about the drama as it enters the second half of its 15th season tonight. She also talked about her Joyful Heart Foundation, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. "If you talk about it, that’s how you get rid of it," she said.
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Rape Victims Sue Police Over Decade-Long Rape Kit Backlog

December 27, 2013
By
Katie Rucke
A lawsuit accuses the Memphis Police Department of a history of discriminating against females.
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Steal Her Style (For a Good Cause): Julia Roberts’ Printed Scarf

December 15, 2013
By
What's Right Now!
Julia Roberts wears the Theodora & Callum Red Printed "Joyful Heart" Multi Scarf.
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If We Want To Take Sexual Assault Seriously, We Need To Test Thousands Of Rape Kits First

December 10, 2013
By
Tara Culp-Ressler
Here in the United States, which came first: A victim-blaming rape culture, or a police force that doesn’t take sexual assault cases seriously? It’s a classic chicken-and-egg situation. There’s no right answer.
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Domestic Violence: The Secret Killer that Costs $8.3 Billion Annually

December 5, 2013
By
Robert Pearl
A woman comes to the doctor with depression, fatigue and insomnia. A co-worker stays late in the office even when there is not much to do. A sales associate appears tired and distracted. For each of these individuals, domestic violence – physical, sexual, verbal, emotional or psychological abuse against an intimate partner – could be the underlying cause of distress.
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Tastemakers: What the Chic Set Is Giving This Holiday Season

December 3, 2013
By
Neesha Arter
What Sukey Novogratz, JHF board member, is giving to friends this holiday season.
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