Joyful Heart Foundation The Joyful Heart Foundation works to foster a community that turns toward the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Such a community, empowered with knowledge, courage and compassion, can support survivors of this violence and engage in an open dialogue about how to collaboratively end the cycle of violence and abuse. We invite you to read our story here and join our joyful community.

News & Events 1/25/12 – NBC re-airs a powerful episode of Law & Order: SVU about the sexual abuse of males. 1/19/12 – Mariska Hargitay releases video in support of expanding New York's DNA Databank. 1/11/12 – Hawai‘i Regional Director Kata Issari discusses Joyful Heart’s work and mission in in Hawai‘i in MidWeek. 12/2011 – Jamba Juice and Whole Foods Market put their support behind the One Strong ‘Ohana campaign.		Spotlight: One Strong ‘Ohana Launches in Hawai‘i In 2010, Joyful Heart joined in a groundbreaking partnership with the Hawai'i Children's Trust Fund to develop the most comprehensive child abuse prevention public awareness campaign in the state of Hawai‘i. After over two years of research, development and preparation, we are proud to unveil the One Strong 'Ohana campaign. Building upon a strengths-based approach to preventing child abuse and neglect, One Strong ‘Ohana emphasizes the simple ways we can create a positive and healthy environment for Hawai‘i’s children as One Strong ‘Ohana (family) through small ways that build support, community and connections. To learn more about One Strong ‘Ohana, click here.		Cristina Carlino Since our earliest days, Cristina Carlino has been one of Joyful Heart’s most vocal and most generous supporters. Kara Greenspun Read one survivor's story of hope and healing. Creative Expression Learn more about our featured healing modality, creative expression.
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