Media Archive by Format: online

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	Lobbying to reduce the Rape Kit Backlog March 24th, 2010 • CBS News Laura Strickler This week, Valerie Neumann, a rape victim who was profiled in a CBS News investigation into the national rape kit backlog, is pounding the halls of Congress asking dozens of lawmakers to support legislation that will require DNA from all rape kits to be tested. read more
	SVU's Mariska Hargitay Helps Trauma Survivors On-Screen and Off February 19th, 2010 • TV Guide Robyn Ross Mariska Hargitay's character on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has devoted her life to helping survivors of assault and abuse, and the actress is doing her part in real life as well. Her Joyful Heart Foundation, inspired by Hargitay's experiences on the show, aims to aid and inspire people who have suffered sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. read more
	Jennifer, Courteney & More Stars Celebrate Mariska’s New Charity Tee February 12th, 2010 • People Magazine Tiffany Mortensen When Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay decided to team up with Los Angeles based T-shirt brand Michael Stars to create a limited-edition tee to benefit women and children who have overcome domestic violence and sexual assault, her famous friends joined forces to celebrate the charitable partnership. read more
	Mariska Hargitay’s Charitable “Philosophy” November 13th, 2009 • People Magazine Jen Garcia While she may play tough as nails detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, this Hollywood actress is showing off her big heart by using her spare time to give back to women in need. Hargitay and her Joyful Heart Foundation joined forces with philosophy to build “healing kits” for women in shelters throughout the LA area to draw attention to the massive budget cuts to the state’s domestic violence services. read more
	Nurses who deal with sexual assault cases are 'a special kind of person' November 5th, 2009 • Times Herald-Record Heather Yakin Caring for and collecting evidence from survivors of sexual assault takes a special mix of compassion and technical expertise. read more
	DNA test key in state rape kit overhaul October 23rd, 2009 • Times Union Carol Demere It was the first overhaul in 20 years of what is officially known as the sexual offense evidence collection kit and the upgrade was seriously needed, state Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Denise E. O’Donnell said. read more
	'SVU' star Mariska Hargitay joins forces with pros to revamp DNA evidence tool for rape victims October 22nd, 2009 • NY Daily News Patrick O'Shaughnessy A new kit for collecting forensic evidence from rape victims will be unveiled today - the first revamping of the crucial tool in 20 years. read more
	Rape kits get DNA upgrade, 'SVU' star October 22nd, 2009 • NY Post Bill Sanderson Two decades after their first use in New York emergency rooms, rape testing kits are being updated for the DNA age. read more
	Some Social Media Tips for Cause Marketers September 30th, 2009 • AdAge Scott Pansky Today, digital strategies are essential for any effective cause marketing campaign. Scott Pansky of Allison & Partners shares some numbers, then offers tips on best practices for using digital media. read more
	Mariska Hargitay on Making Time for Yourself April 24th, 2009 • Health Magazine Jancee Dunn Mariska Hargitay is a sharer. When the warm and outgoing Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actress talks to Health, she’s so eager to pass on tips for a healthier, more balanced life that she opens up her cabinets to recite what’s inside, then later sends a follow-up e-mail (signed ‘xo, Mariska’). read more
	Zambuto Joins Joyful Heart December 31st, 2008 • New York Nonprofit Press Fred Scaglione Maile M. Zambuto has been named Executive Director of the The Joyful Heart Foundation. read more
	The Best of 2008 December 2008 • InStyle Magazine "Best Of" Instyle Joyful Heart Gala Photos read more