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	Mariska Hargitay: “Do the KIND Thing” September 17th, 2012 • She Knows Celebrity Photo Girl Emmy award-winning actress of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Mariska Hargitay is encouraging people everywhere to “Do the KIND Thing” in support of her Joyful Heart Foundation, which is her non-profit organization that helps empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. read more
	Mariska Hargitay: ‘My Kids Are All Fearless’ July 9th, 2012 • People Magazine Catherine Kast When Mariska Hargitay isn’t collaring criminals on Law and Order, SVU, she’s spending her days off with her family in the Hamptons. read more
	Mariska Hargitay: The Haircut That Almost Got Me Fired September 23, 2013 • Yahoo! Daily Shot Ali Wentworth Mariska Hargitay sits down with Ali Wentworth to discuss Season 15 of Law and Order: SVU, the role Detective Olivia Benson has played in her life and the work she does with the Joyful Heart Foundation read more
	Mariska Hargitay: Staying Sane When Life Is Moving Fast September 10th, 2010 • Good Housekeeping David Keeps TV's favorite cop on managing tricky marriage moments, ignoring her son's bedtime — and staying safe and sane when life is moving a little too fast. 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
	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, Hilary Swank, and Debra Messing’s Joyful Hearts and More May 10th, 2012 • InStyle Leah Abrahams Mariska Hargitay welcomed friends Hilary Swank and Debra Messing to celebrate with her at the fifth annual Joyful Revolution Gala New York City, in honor of the organization she founded, the Joyful Heart Foundation. The non-profit focuses on supporting survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, a cause that Hargitay became well-acquainted with after working on Law & Order: SVU. Click through to see more stars who stepped out for last night’s hottest parties. read more
	Mariska Hargitay, Actress and Founder of Joyful Heart Foundation to Speak At the National Press Club, March 13 March 11, 2013 • Hawaii News Now PR Newswire Mariska Hargitay, the Emmy Award- and Golden Globe Award-winning actress who stars as Olivia Benson on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, will speak at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on March 13. read more
	Mariska Hargitay's 'Joy Rocks' Event Fights Against Domestic Violence With Special Honoree Joe Torre March 8th, 2012 • The Hollywood Reporter Rachel Shapiro The Joyful Heart foundation was created by Law and Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse. Hargitay hosted the “Joy Rocks” celebration event, which made more than $150,000 during a star-studded brunch at the House of Blues on a sunny Sunday afternoon, March 4. 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
	Mariska Hargitay to Produce Documentary on Rape Kit Backlog (Exclusive) March 10, 2014 • The Hollywood Reporter Lesley Goldberg The "Law & Order: SVU" star's Joyful Heart Foundation will serve as a beneficiary of the film. read more
	Mariska Hargitay tears up at Joyful Revolution Gala, talks 'huge progress' of domestic violence, sexual assault awareness May 7, 2015 • Daily News RACHEL MARESCA Mariska Hargitay couldn't be prouder of how far her foundation has come. The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actress, who founded the Joyful Heart organization in 2004, teared up when talking about it to the Daily News' Confidential column at Wednesday's Joyful Revolution Gala. ... read more
	Mariska Hargitay Talks Hosting Saturday Night Live: I'm Funnier Than You Think! March 7th, 2012 • E! Online Mark Malkin Listen up, "Saturday Night Live": We think it's time you let Mariska Hargitay host! read more
	Mariska Hargitay Talks About Getting Thanked by Sexual Assault Victims and Why #MeToo Is a 'Celebration' September 19, 2019 • Parade Parade Parade profiled Joyful Heart founder Mariska Hargitay. read more
	Mariska Hargitay talks 'SVU' February 4, 2014 • CBS News The Talk Mariska Hargitay discusses how her role on 'Law and Order: SVU' influenced her decision to found the Joyful Heart Foundation, and shaped the mission to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. read more
	Mariska Hargitay snaps 'selfie' with Biden March 13, 2013 • The Hill Emily Goodin Add actress Mariska Hargitay to the list of celebrity fans of Vice President Biden. read more
	Mariska Hargitay says this issue hasn't changed in the 18 years she's been on SVU September 14, 2016 • Refinery29 Shannon Carlin Mariska Hargitay is opening up about how her role on Law & Order: SVU has made her an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse. read more
	Mariska Hargitay Says Thank You For Funding Rape Kit Backlog March 6, 2014 • Ecorazzi Maria Mooney ENDTHEBACKLOG is a part of the Joyful Heart Foundation’s initiative to end the injustice of untested rape kits, and its efforts have not gone unnoticed. 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
	Mariska Hargitay Reflects on Epstein, Weinstein and Her 'SVU' Milestone: "Everywhere, People Are Talking About Sexual Violence" September 18, 2019 • The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter profiled Joyful Heart founder Mariska Hargitay and her record 21 seasons on NBC's Emmy-winning drama series. She reflected on bringing assault to the front page. read more
	Mariska Hargitay raises funds for domestic violence victims September 27, 2013 • MSN Actress Mariska Hargitay has raised $700,000 (£466,660) to benefit victims of domestic violence. The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star was joined by her former co-star Christopher Meloni, as well as Hilary Swank and Marcia Gay Harden on Thursday (26Sep13) in Los Angeles for the JoyRocks and Joyful Heart Foundation benefit dinner, which aims to raise awareness and funds to combat domestic violence. read more
	Mariska Hargitay Raises $700K at Hollywood JoyRocks Benefit September 27, 2013 • The Hollywood Reporter Natalie Stone The "Law and Order: SVU" actress drums up support to end domestic violence and sexual assault: "We're going to change the world." read more
	Mariska Hargitay Packs Kits for Kids Oct 24, 2012 • Gotham Magazine Jessica Ferri Monday afternoon, Mariska Hargitay, star of NBC’s long-running Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU), packaged hundreds of healing kits for abused children at Safe Horizon’s Manhattan Child Advocacy Center. 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
	Mariska Hargitay on Teaching Kids Kindness November 16, 2012 • Parents.com Ilyssa Panitz The Law & Order actress talks about raising compassionate children and the joys of adoption. read more