Media Archive by Format: online

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	The Best Gifts That Give Back December 20th, 2011 • The Huffington Post 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 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 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
	Keck's Exclusives: The Story Behind Law & Order: SVU's Mystery Necklace October 30th, 2011 • TV Guide 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
	Joyful Heart Foundation Hires Kata Issari as Hawai‘i Regional Director October 21st, 2011 • Hawaii News Now 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 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 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 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
	Failure to Test Rape Kits is a National Embarrassment September 29th, 2010 • The Huffington Post 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
	Law & Order: SVU' Tackles Male-on-Male Sexual Abuse in 'Personal Fouls' September 27th, 2011 • AOL TV 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 (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 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