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Last Night in Georgia
Last night, rape kit reform passed in Georgia. But our advocacy to bring meaningful rape kit reform around the country still carries on.
Last chance to have your donation doubled. Help us get there.
Today, June 30 marks a crossroads for the Joyful Heart Foundation—a time of reflecting on all that we have accomplished this year together and of navigating the road that lies ahead of us. The destination? The end of violence and abuse.
Help Us Get There
My name is Sukey Novogratz, and I am a very proud board member of the Joyful Heart Foundation. I am also a survivor.
Urge Congress to Fund Testing of Rape Kits
This month, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate advanced spending bills that include $117 million in grants that would help states and local governments to test backlogged DNA samples. We must tell our representatives to make this funding a priority.
In Washington, Mariska Hargitay gives serious talk, hangs out with Joe Biden
Getting emotional at times, Mariska Hargitay discussed her journey from actress to sexual assault and abuse advocate Wednesday at the National Press Club.
Say NO MORE to Domestic Violence
Every year, 12.7 million people are physically abused, assaulted, or stalked by their partners—and it's time we stand up and say no more.
