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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. read more
	Broome County DA Voices Support for DNA Databank Expansion January 24th, 2012 • Fox News Channel 40 By Amanda Keeney "I am 100% confident that of the elected DA's across the state will be supportive of this legislation," said Broome County District Attorney Gerry Mollen as he gathered with local law enforcement leaders Tuesday to voice their support for Governor Andrew Cuomo's All Crimes DNA Bill. read more
	Mariska Hargitay Backs Expansion of NY’s DNA Database January 24th, 2012 • North County Gazette By North County Gazette Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed making New York State the first state in the country to expand its DNA database to include anyone who has been convicted of a crime. In his annual State of the State Address, Cuomo said he would seek to expand the database to cover all crimes which would result in preventing future crimes and would help exonerate wrongfully accused individuals. read more
	‘SVU’ cop backs gov DNA push January 23rd, 2102 • NY Post By Josh Margolin Police departments around the state — both real and fictional — are rallying behind Gov. Cuomo’s push for a statewide DNA database. read more
	Debate grows over DNA database expansion January 23rd, 2102 • Fox News By Julie Tremble New York law enforcement officials are pushing for a major expansion to the state's DNA databank. If approved, the state would require those convicted of misdemeanor crimes to submit DNA samples just like felony convicts already do. read more
	Mariska Hargitay - Hargitay Urging U.s. Politicians To Expand Dna Registry January 23rd, 2102 • Contact Music By Contact Music Actress Mariska Hargitay is urging politicians to support the possible expansion of the U.S. Dna registry, so real-life detectives would be able to solve assault, abuse and murder cases faster. read more
	Groups begin statewide child abuse prevention campaign January 22nd, 2012 • The Garden Island By The Garden Island The Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund partnered with the Joyful Heart Foundation to begin a statewide public awareness campaign called “One Strong ‘Ohana.” The groups will integrate television, radio, online and print public service announcements with grassroots programs, organizers said in a news release. read more
	VIDEO: One Strong Ohana Launch January 20th, 2012 • Non Stop Honolulu By Ed Morita Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund hosted a tweetup at P.F. Chang’s to spread the word about the launch of its “One Strong Ohana” campaign. read more
	Nearly half on isle know child abuse victim, study says January 18th, 2012 • Hawai'i Tribune Herald By John Burnett The study, "Perceptions of Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawaii," found that 47 percent of Hawaii County residents say they know a victim of child abuse. It also found that 89 percent of Big Islanders believe child abuse is a major problem. read more
	Jamba Juice benefits Hawaii Childrens Trust January 17th 2012 • Hawaii 24/7 By Hawaii 24/7 Jamba Juice’s new Fit ‘n Fruitful smoothies are a great new option – and support a great cause. read more
	Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund’s One Strong ‘Ohana January 16th, 2012 • Honolulu Star Advertiser By Diane Ako From now until March 12, Jamba Juice Hawai‘i will donate 25 cents from each Fit ‘n Fruitful smoothie purchased to the Hawai‘i Children’s Trust Fund’s One Strong ‘Ohana campaign. read more
	Addressing Abuse January 11th, 2012 • MidWeek By Kata Issari When Mariska Hargitay began playing Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit more than a decade ago, the content of the scripts opened her eyes to the epidemic of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. read more
	Jamba Juice to benefit One Strong 'Ohana January 11th, 2012 • The Maui News By The Maui News Jamba Juice to benefit One Strong 'Ohana read more
	Isle child abuse report rate twice statewide rate January 9th 2012 • West Hawaii Today By Erin Miller Hawaii County adults are twice as likely to report having been abused as children than adults statewide. That's according to a recent survey, released this week by the Joyful Heart Foundation. The foundation surveyed 702 residents in all four counties. read more
	Whole Foods Market® partners with the One Strong ‘Ohana campaign to help nurture Maui families December 22nd, 2011 • WHF: Newsroom By Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market’s Hawai‘i stores join a statewide awareness campaign aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect. read more
	The Best Gifts That Give Back December 20th, 2011 • The Huffington Post By Jane Buckingham Me&Ro continues its support of the Joyful Heart Foundation (Mariska Hargitay's charity for abused women with the intention of helping survivors heal and reclaim their lives.) by offering this limited edition Lotus Mandala Pendant. read more
	Shop for a Cause! This pretty Me&Ro pendant benefits The Joyful Hearts Foundation December 7th, 2011 • Lucky Magazine By Ariana Marsh Me&Ro has teamed up with Mariska Hargitay to raise money for the Law & Order star’s Joyful Heart Foundation, which aims to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. read more
	Taking on Goliath November 29th, 2011 • Louisville.com By Holly Houston When 18-year-old Ella Burnside—event chair and champion of a cause shared by women everywhere—took the podium at Taking on Goliath October 20, she answered the question on everyone’s minds: No. She is not a survivor of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. How this fierce young dynamo came to embody the biblical David slaying the giant began, of all places, in a classroom! read more
	VIDEO: Interview with Kata Issari November 23rd, 2011 • Hawaii News Now By SUNRISE Kata Issari, Hawai'i Regional Director of the Joyful Heart Foundation, visits SUNRISE to discuss the Foundation's important work in Hawai'i to heal and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues. read more
	Keck's Exclusives: The Story Behind Law & Order: SVU's Mystery Necklace October 30th, 2011 • TV Guide By William Keck The origin of Olivia Benson's necklace — showcasing a Semper Fi Marine medallion (alongside two pendants representing Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation). read more
	Mariska Hargitay's Second Act October 25th, 2011 • MORE Magazine By Amanda Robb Psychics told the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star that the second half of her life would be much better than the first. Today, with a supercharged career and a long-desired second child, she's on a whole new journey. read more
	Joyful Heart Foundation Hires Kata Issari as Hawai‘i Regional Director October 21st, 2011 • Hawaii News Now By Bennett Group The Joyful Heart Foundation announced today that Kata Issari has joined the organization as its first Hawai'i regional director. Issari will play an integral role in leading the organization's growth locally and dissemination of innovative, statewide programs to serve island residents. read more
	Ella Burnside, Founder of Taking on Goliath October 20th, 2011 • The Voice Tribune By Ashley Anderson It’s one thing to say you’re going to do something, it’s another to actually do it. That’s the lesson Ella Burnside took from her English class at Christian Academy and one she’s become an example of through her work with Taking on Goliath, a fundraiser for the Joyful Heart Foundation. read more
	PICS: Joyful Heart Foundation at the Kahala October 12th, 2011 • Honolulu Pulse By Kat Wade Members and benefactors of the Joyful Heart Foundation honor one of their own at a celebration during the cocktail hour before their presentation at the Kahala Hotel and Resort on Tuesday, Oct. 11. read more
	Taking on Goliath Benefiting The Joyful Heart Foundation October 6th, 2011 • Louisville.com By Bella Portaro Taking on Goliath is a dinner and silent auction benefiting The Joyful Heart Foundation that will take place on October 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at The Olmstead here in Louisville. The emcee for the evening is Wave 3’s Scott Reynolds. Entertainment for the night will be provided by live band; Danny Flanigan and The Rain Chorus. read more