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Check Out Mariska Hargitay's Organization April 17th, 2012 • The Ellen Show By Ellen Degeneres
On her show, "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" Mariska often deals with women who have suffered from abuse. She has created an incredible organization called the Joyful Heart Foundation to support them. You can find out more at JoyfulHeartFoundation.org.
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Kukui Connection: Kata Issari April 16th, 2012 • Hawaii House Blog
On this week's episode of Kukui Connection, Rep. Marilyn Lee welcomes Kata Issari, Hawaii Regional Director of the Joyful Heart Foundation.
The Foundation was created by Mariska Hargitay, of the television show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, in 2004. Joyful Heart's mission is to heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse and shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.
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A Star Fights Abuse in Hawaii April 3rd, 2012 • MidWeek By Yu Shing Ting
The Joyful Heart Foundation, created by Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, is taking on child abuse in Hawaii with the One Strong Ohana campaign
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1in6, Inc. and Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation Announce Partnership to Kick Off Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 2nd 2012 • Yahoo! News By Steve LePore, 1in6
In recognition of April serving as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, 1in6, Inc.—a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help men who experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives—proudly announces their recent partnership with the Joyful Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Emmy Award-winning actress and advocate Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit with the mission to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.
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Cuomo, thronged by crimestoppers, signs DNA bill March 19th, 2012 • Albany Times Union By Casey Seiler
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill expanding the state’s DNA database to include misdemeanors in addition to felonies. Left out of that list of crimes: first-offense misdemeanor marijuana possession, a crime that Assemblywoman Barbara Clark [corrected] noted scoops up a disproportionate number of black and Latino youths.
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Cuomo Signs Law to Expand New York's DNA Databank March 19th, 2012 • From the G Man By Joella Marano
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo joined by Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver today signed into law a historic bill that makes New York State the first "all crimes DNA" state in the nation, by requiring DNA samples be collected from anyone convicted of a felony or Penal Law misdemeanor. In addition, the new law also significantly expands defendants' access to DNA testing and comparison both before and after conviction in appropriate circumstances, as well as to discovery after conviction where innocence is claimed.
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Congress must reauthorize VAWA now March 15th, 2012 • The Hill By Mariska Hargitay and Terri Poore
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a landmark in the movement to end violence against women and girls, is up for re-authorization. Authored by then-Senator Joseph Biden and signed into law in 1994, VAWA revolutionized the way violent crimes against women are prosecuted and prevented, and the way communities respond to survivors.
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Awaiting Assembly Action State Senate Passes DNA Databank Expansion; Sheriff Gerace Calls Bill A ‘No-Brainer’ March 11th, 2012 • The Post-Journal By Andrew Carr
The New York State Assembly is on deck to approve the state's DNA Databank Expansion Bill. Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed the expansion of the bill to include all misdemeanor convictions.
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Mariska Hargitay's 'Joy Rocks' Event Fights Against Domestic Violence With Special Honoree Joe Torre March 8th, 2012 • The Hollywood Reporter By Rachel Shapiro
The Joyful Heart foundation was created by Law and Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. Hargitay hosted the “Joy Rocks” celebration event, which made more than $150,000 during a star-studded brunch at the House of Blues on a sunny Sunday afternoon, March 4.
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From 'SVU' to 'SNL': 'Law & Order's' Hargitay wants a shot at late-night laughs March 7th, 2012 • Today Show By Mark Malkin
Listen up, "Saturday Night Live": We think it's time you let Mariska Hargitay host!
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Hawaii: In Real Life ~ One Strong Ohana March 7th, 2012 • Non Stop Honolulu By Melissa Chang
In the United States, nearly four children die every day as a result of child abuse and neglect. More than three quarters of these children are under the age of five and more than 40 percent of young victims won’t live to see their first birthday. In 2010, 4,199 cases of child abuse were reported in Hawaii. And yet, most of these could have been prevented: Studies show that the stronger the support network parents have, the less likely they are to abuse their children.
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Mariska Hargitay Talks Hosting Saturday Night Live: I'm Funnier Than You Think! March 7th, 2012 • E! Online By Mark Malkin
Listen up, "Saturday Night Live": We think it's time you let Mariska Hargitay host!
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Grey's Anatomy Season 8 Spoiler: Upcoming Episode to Tackle Sexual Assault March 5th, 2012 • Wetpaint By Rebecca Martin
While Grey's Anatomy is known for its wacky, even sometimes funny, medical cases, Shonda Rhimes isn't afraid of facing more prevalent, serious issues head-on when she wants to.
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Is It the End for Grey's Anatomy's Owen and Cristina? March 5th, 2012 • TV Guide By Carita RissoUh oh! It looks like bad news for fans who hope that Grey's Anatomy docs Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) can still save their marriage. "It's just sad and hard right now," Oh told TV Guide Magazine at Sunday's L.A. benefit for Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation which supports survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. "If there's [hope], I can't see it right now." read more |
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Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Are Serious Issues for Hawaii March 1st, 2012 • Civil Beat By Kata Issari
I will never forget the first time I answered a sexual assault hotline and spoke to a woman on the other side of the line. She had just been raped by a family member and her voice shook as she hid in a closet in the basement of her house, yet she bravely stayed on the phone for two hours while we explored how to help her find a path to safety.
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Cuomo: DNA bill shouldn’t be subject to ‘Albany game’ February 29th, 2012 • Albany Times Union By Casey Seiler
In a Red Room jam-packed with law enforcement officials and victims advocates, Gov. Andrew Cuomo pressed the case for his expansion of the state DNA database to include samples from all misdemeanor and felony convictions — and resisted calls to expand the legislation to include other criminal justice reforms.
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Kelli Giddish (’Law & Order: SVU’), former Cumming resident, enjoys her new home February 15th, 2012 • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Rodney Ho
Kelli Giddish discusses her character and appreciation for Mariska Hargitay.
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Valentine's Day gifts that aren't chocolate, flowers or a lame homemade card February 14th, 2012 • NY Daily News By NY Daily News
Purchase the Me&Ro Wheel of Transformation necklace for Her this Valentine's Day.
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Flanagan, Law Enforcement Calling for Expanded DNA Database February 6th, 2012 • Smithtown Radio By James Brierton
New York State Senator John Flanagan and local law enforcement are calling for an expansion to the DNA database in the hope of solving more cases.
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Valentine’s Giveaway: The Fearlessness Bracelet February 5th, 2012 • Cool People Care By Sam Davidson
About the Fearlessness Bracelet:
It’s a sad fact that in the United States, someone is sexually assaulted every two minutes. The good news is that you can help change this statistic by winning a Fearlessness Bracelet. We have a super awesome jewelry giveaway this week, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Whether you want to give this bracelet to someone else or you want to treat yourself and keep it, here is a beautiful bracelet with a wonderful cause.
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Senate passes DNA databank expansion bill February 1st, 2012 • Empire State News
The New York State Senate passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Steve Saland (R-I-C, Poughkeepsie) and Senator Martin Golden (R-C, Brooklyn), for the largest expansion of the state’s DNA databank since it was created in 1994. The legislation mirrors the databank expansion plan proposed by Governor Cuomo in his Executive Budget to require people convicted of all felonies, as well as all misdemeanors in the penal law to submit DNA samples.
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Senate Passes DNA Databank Expansion Bill January 31st, 2012 • NewsLI.com By Christopher Boyle
The New York State Senate today passed legislation, sponsored by Senator Steve Saland (R-I-C, Poughkeepsie) and Senator Martin Golden (R-C, Brooklyn), for the largest expansion of the state’s DNA databank since it was created in 1994. The legislation mirrors the databank expansion plan proposed by Governor Cuomo in his Executive Budget to require people convicted of all felonies, as well as all misdemeanors in the penal law to submit DNA samples.
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Charitable Valentine’s Day Gifts From The Joyful Heart Foundation January 30th, 2012 • Miss A By Lisa Beth Miller
Proceeds from the purchase of Joyful Heart products this Valentine's Day will be donated directly to the Foundation’s mission to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse, and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.
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WATCH: Mariska Hargitay Wants U.S. to Expand DNA Registry January 25th, 2012 • Ecorazzi By Ali Berman
Law and Order SVU actress Mariska Hargitay is asking politicians to support an expansion of the current DNA registry so that real life crime fighters can have a better shot at catching wrong doers.
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One Strong Ohana tweetup at P.F. Chang January 25th, 2012 • The Star Advisor By Nadine Kam
The Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund has partnered with the Joyful Heart Foundation to launch a statewide public awareness campaign called “One Strong ‘Ohana,” to promote the idea that the prevention of child abuse and neglect is a community responsibility.
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