Full Media Archive

Publication	Title
	Failure to Test Rape Kits is a National Embarrassment September 29th, 2010 • The Huffington Post By Lisa Madigan Ask anyone to name the most serious crimes--rape and murder always top the list. It is impossible to imagine critical evidence in a murder case would not be used to put a murderer behind bars and bring peace and safety to the victim's loved ones and community. read more
	Hargitay was devastated to lose her 'SVU' partner September 28th, 2011 • The Today Show By Ann Curry “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is back from its summer break, but it’s not the same old show it once was. Leading man Christopher Meloni, who played Det. Elliot Stabler for over a decade, is out, as is actor B.D. Wong, and several new faces have joined the drama. Still, one thing hasn’t changed — Mariska Hargitay is bringing Olivia Benson to the squad room, even though she's lost her on-screen partner. read more
	Law & Order: SVU' Tackles Male-on-Male Sexual Abuse in 'Personal Fouls' September 27th, 2011 • AOL TV By Chris Harnick The second episode of 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 13 is one for the TV history books. Not only does it feature guest stars Dan Lauria, Mechad Brooks, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh, but it'll also tackle the taboo issue of male-on-male sexual violence. read more
	Natasha's Justice Project, Stony Brook University To Study Rape Kit Backlog September 16th, 2011 • The Huffington Post By Frank Eltman A recently formed organization that contends there is a nationwide backlog of untested rape kits told The Associated Press on Monday that it was teaming with a New York university to try to figure out how many are sitting on police department shelves as a first step in clearing the logjam. read more
	Phone App Wakes Parents Up to Teen Dating Abuse September 13th, 2011 • Women's eNews By Jane Randel Parental involvement is key to combating teen dating abuse, says Jane Randel. The Liz Claiborne Inc.'s Love Is Not Abuse campaign has created an iPhone application to educate parents on what their teens may be going through. read more
	Mariska Hargitay narrates Children of 9-11 on NBC August 31st, 2011 • The Examiner By Christine Nyholm Mariska Hargitay will narrate 'Children of 9/11' a special about the children affected directly by the September 11 terrorist attacks. read more
	DNA Evidence CAN Stop Serial Rapists August 4th, 2011 • Ms. Magazine By Stephanie Hallet It was an ordinary day in October, 2002. Julie Weil and her infant son were picking up Julie’s daughter, three-year-old Emily, from her Florida preschool at noon. As Julie buckled her daughter into her car seat, she felt a sudden blow to the head. read more
	Joyful Heart Foundation reveals findings from new study July 19th, 2011 • Hawaii News Now By Hawaii News Now A new study reveals the number of Hawaii families touched by child abuse. The Joyful Heart Foundation asked people around the state if they know someone who's been abused. Approximately 40 percent of those people answered "yes." According to the study, 80 percent feel that it's a major problem, but the remaining 20 percent think it's a minor one. read more
	Poll on child abuse finds isle residents hold misconceptions July 18th, 2011 • Honolulu Star Advertiser By Gene Park In Hawaii, 64 percent of residents have difficulty recognizing child abuse, and 2 out of 3 would report abuse to Child Welfare Services if the child is a stranger. This is according to an unprecedented statewide study, released today, jointly commissioned by the Hawaii Children's Trust Fund and the Joyful Heart Foundation. read more
	Interview with Maile Zambuto and Dr. Valli Kalei Kanuha July 18th, 2011 • Hawaii News Now Joyful Heart CEO Maile Zambuto and board member Valli Kalei Kanuha, Ph.D, discuss the findings of new research on the Perceptions of Child Abuse and Neglect in Hawai'i on Sunrise Hawaii News Now. The research report, released in partnership by the Joyful Heart Foundation and the Hawai'i Children's Trust Fund, is available for download. read more
	Retreat Raises $250K at Artists Against Abuse Gala July 8th, 2011 • New York Nonprofit Press By New York Nonprofit Press The Retreat held their 16th Annual Artists Against Abuse Benefit Gala at the Ross School Lower Campus Field House on Saturday, June 25, 2011. read more
	When Décor Tells a Real Story June 23rd, 2011 • Casa Sugar By David Stark Of course, I am attracted to beauty. I am really thrilled, though, when design is infused with emotion and genuine meaning. Case in point, recently we collaborated with Mariska Hargitay and the whole dream team at her Joyful Heart Foundation to bring the purpose of the foundation’s work to life in the décor of their annual fundraising gala in New York City. read more
	Q&A With Yoga Enthusiast Heather Mnuchin June 15th, 2011 • Harper's Bazaar By Jessica Minkoff Yoga enthusiast Heather Mnuchin and her instructor to the stars Alanna Zabel recently launched AZIAM, a line of yoga-wear that is not only turning heads, but had a charitable aspect. Ten percent of the proceeds from their new "Pure Joy" wife lover (as opposed to a wife beater) are given to the Joyful Heart Foundation, an advocate for victims of sexual abuse that was founded by Law & Order's Mariska Hargitay. BAZAAR chatted with Mnuchin to get the inside scoop. read more
	DNA doesn’t lie May 30th, 2011 • Boston Herald By Linda Fairstein The fact that there are estimated to be almost a quarter of a million untested rape evidence collection kits collecting dust in police department warehouses across this country remains a national embarrassment. read more
	Untested Rape Kit Update May 25th, 2011 • Marie Claire By Abby Gardener Yesterday, our deputy editor received a email with a message that was long overdue from rape victim Helena Lazaro. read more
	Mariska Hargitay: Joyful Heart Gala with Hilary Swank! May 21st, 2011 • Just Jared By Just Jared Mariska Hargitay and Hilary Swank attend the 2011 Joyful Heart Foundation Gala on Tuesday (May 17) at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. read more
	Look of the Day May 18th, 2011 • InStyle By (Photo Cred: Mike Coppola, Getty Images) Hilary Swank at the Joyful Heart Foundation Gala read more
	Courtney Love, Patti Smith Bring Punk Cred To Mariska Hargitay's Charity Event May 18th, 2011 • MTV By Sabrina Rojas Weiss Your typical posh charity benefit in Manhattan usually includes a celebrity or two, maybe a performance by an artist who was popular in the '90s and a room full of insanely rich (and generous!) people. And while all of the above were at the Museum of Modern Art last night, the benefit for "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart organization had a whole lot more. read more
	Mariska Hargitay hosts the 2011 Joyful Heart Foundation Gala May 18th, 2011 • The Examiner By Cathy O'Brien Mariska Hargitay hosted the 2011 Joyful Heart Foundation Gala last night at The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the event featured a celebrity guest list as well as live performances by celebrity musicians. read more
	It's time to test rape kits May 15th, 2011 • Houston Chronicle By Mariska Hargitay, Sarah Tofte and Annette Burrhus-Clay Over the last two years, cities across Texas, including Houston, have acknowledged significant backlogs of untested rape kits in their police storage facilities — at least 4,000 kits in Houston and another 16,000 untested kits in Dallas and San Antonio combined. read more
	Hargitay Helps Heal The Healers April 6, 2011 • MidWeek By Yu Shing Ting Just as she does on TV, actress Mariska Hargitay (who plays detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit), is dedicated to helping survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse heal and reclaim their lives. read more
	Rebuttal: Justice Requires Rape-Kit Testing April 4th, 2011 • Women's eNews By Sarah Tofte In February Women's eNews ran a commentary by Wendy Murphy about excessive attention being paid to a backlog of untested rape kits. Here Sarah Tofte offers a vigorous rebuttal, told in part through the tribulations of one young woman. read more
	THE WIFE LOVER February 25th, 2011 • Running with Heels By Kerri Jarema This new shirt from instructor Alanna Zabel’s L.A. based company AZIAM pays tribute to the mental effects of the exercise. read more
	America's Cold-Case Crisis February 25th, 2011 • The Daily Beast By Linda Fairstein Testing old rape kits could put countless rapists in prison—and exonerate others who were wrongly convicted. Linda Fairstein on the tragedy of letting these truth-tellers collect dust. read more
	I am Pure Joy February 16th, 2011 • The Huffington Post By Alanna Zabel I had the honor of attending Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation annual celebration last week. This organization that Mariska started works to heal, educate and empower victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. T read more