Media Archive by Year: 2013

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Rape Victims Sue Police Over Decade-Long Rape Kit Backlog
December 27, 2013 • Mint Press News
Katie Rucke
A lawsuit accuses the Memphis Police Department of a history of discriminating against females. read more
Steal Her Style (For a Good Cause): Julia Roberts’ Printed Scarf
December 15, 2013 • InStyle
What's Right Now!
Julia Roberts wears the Theodora & Callum Red Printed "Joyful Heart" Multi Scarf. read more
If We Want To Take Sexual Assault Seriously, We Need To Test Thousands Of Rape Kits First
December 10, 2013 • ThinkProgress
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. read more
Domestic Violence: The Secret Killer that Costs $8.3 Billion Annually
December 5, 2013 • Forbes
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. read more
Tastemakers: What the Chic Set Is Giving This Holiday Season
December 3, 2013 • New York Observer
Neesha Arter
What Sukey Novogratz, JHF board member, is giving to friends this holiday season. read more
Kristen Bell Helps Raise Money to End Homelessness During 'Path Partners' Charity Event
November 29, 2013 • Just Jared
Kristen Bell attends a Thanksgiving Day charity event to help end homelessness on Thursday (November 28) in Los Angeles, wearing Theodora and Callum's Red Multi Joyful Heart Wearable Art Scarf. read more
Kristen Bell Raises Money to End Homelessness with Path Partners Charity
November 29, 2013 • Gossip Center
Kristen Bell pictured in Hollywood wearing Theodora & Callum’s Red Multi Joyful Heart Wearable Art Scarf. read more
Gift Guide For Women — Stylish Shopping Ideas For The Holidays
November 27, 2013 • Hollywood Life
Theodora & Callum's Black Multi Inca Tie All Scarf benefitting Joyful Heart featured in Hollywood Life's 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. read more
Mariska Hargitay: A Hollywood star for an actress – and activist (+video)
November 9, 2013 • The Christian Science Monitor
David Clark Scott
Mariska Hargitay got a Hollywood star for her role on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." But Mariska Hargitay also heads a foundation against domestic violence. read more
Mariska Hargitay Helps Survivors of Rape and Violence Find Hope
November 8, 2013 • Variety
Carole Horst
Mariska Hargitay’s fictional life on “Law & Order: Special Victms Unit” inspired her to launch the very real Joyful Heart Foundation. read more
Mariska Hargitay to Receive Star on the Walk of Fame
November 8, 2013 • The Variety
Randee Dawn
Over the years, Hargitay may not have become Benson, but she’s channeled the dark energy the show can put out into advocacy and charity work. read more
End our backlog of rape kit processing
November 6, 2013 • Shreveport Times
Sarah Tofte
Every year, thousands of individuals take the courageous step of reporting their rape to the police. read more
Vice President again in Austin visiting National Domestic Violence Hotline he’s long supported
October 30, 2013 • The Washington Post
Associated Press
His voice thick with emotion, Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday again toured the National Domestic Violence Hotline with Mariska Hargitay. read more
Mariska Hargitay and Joe Biden Visit National Domestic Violence Hotline Headquarters
October 30, 2013 • E! Online
Alyssa Toomey
Mariska Hargitay and Joe Biden are joining forces for a good cause. read more
'SVU' actress Mariska Hargitay to join Biden on tour of Austin Hotline
October 29, 2013 • Austin American Statesman
Jonathan Tilove
Mariska Hargitay, who for 14 years has played New York City sex crimes Detective Olivia Benson on the NBC television drama “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” will join Vice President Joe Biden on his visit to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in Austin on Wednesday, the vice president’s office confirmed today. read more
Mariska Hargitay and Joe Biden Will Be in Town Tomorrow
October 29, 2013 • The Austinist
Aleksander Chan
Law & Order: SVU's Detective Olivia Benson will join Vice President Joe Biden for his trip to Austin to visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline tomorrow, the Statesman reports. read more
What's Hot Now!
October 18, 2013 • InStyle
You can shop Mariska Hargitay’s ‘No More’ tees in support of her Joyful Heart Foundation at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street store in New York City or call to order. [Bloomingdale's] read more
Mariska Hargitay Says "NO MORE" to Sexual Assault + Domestic Violence
October 18, 2013 • MTV Act Blog
Claire Biggs
On the small screen, fighting sexual assault and domestic violence is usually reserved for the cops who work in the Special Victims Unit. In reality, however, that role belongs to all of us. At least that’s what “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay believes. read more
CC Sabathia, Sean 'Diddy' Combs and other celebrities take part in Bloomberg's 2nd annual 'Charity Day'
October 17, 2013 • New York Business Journal
Dan Orlando
Mariska Hargitay (Joyful Heart Foundation) and other celebrities participate in the Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Event. read more
Debra Messing Fulfills 'Lifetime Dream' by Heading to Broadway
October 16, 2013 • ABC News Radio
Jeanette Torres
Debra Messing discusses new role in upcoming Broadway play, and her participation in the Joyful Heart Foundation's NO MORE Campaign read more
The Feministing Five: Mariska Hargitay
October 5, 2013 • Feministing
Suzanna Bobadilla
Known to millions of viewers as Detective Olivia Benson on Law and Order: SVU, TV star Mariska Hargitay has just recently amped up her own “real life” activism with her involvement in the NO MORE campaign. read more
Mariska Hargitay Opens Up About Filming Law & Order: SVU
October 2, 2013 • E! News
Tierney Bricker
E! News sits down with Mariska Hargitay to talk about filming the premiere of Law and Order: SVU, and her Joyful Heart Foundation, which aims to "heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse." read more
Why Mariska Hargitay Races Home at the End of the Day
October 1, 2013 • ABC News
Michael Rothman
Mariska Hargitay was floored when fans of Law & Order: SVU began sending her mail that wasn’t just praising her performance on the show, but disclosing their own stories of abuse. read more
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni Gather To Support No More Domestic Violence
September 28, 2013 • Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni joined each other on the red carpet in Los Angeles to promote the Joyful Hearts Foundation’s new NO MORE PSA to stop domestic violence and sexual assault. read more
'Law & Order: SVU' star Mariska Hargitay, Peter Hermann at Joy Rocks
September 28, 2013 • Los Angeles Times
David Keeps
Mariska Hargitay, who stars as Det. Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and is founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation, hosted a fundraiser on Thursday for the nonprofit — which assists survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and child abuse — and celebrated the actress’ public service announcements for the No More campaign. read more

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