Joyful Heart and its staff, have changed the landscape for survivors. Sexual Assault happens to men, women, and children. They also support domestic violence, child abuse, and much more.
There are many resources on their website, it’s solid information and real support. Mariska Hargitay blows my mind with her patience, stamina, and her ability to juggle the load she carries.
The numbers are hard to imagine!
From Joyful Heart
1 IN 3 WOMEN experience sexual assault or domestic violence at some point in their lives.
1 IN 6 experience sexual abuse before the age of 18.
65% of victims who come forward say no one helped them.
DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AFFECT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR
Since 2004, Joyful Heart has been a leading national organization with a mission to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.
Joyful Heart carries out its mission through an integrated program portfolio of education and advocacy. Our work is paving the way for innovative approaches to treating trauma; igniting shifts in the way the public views and responds to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse; and reforming and advancing policies and legislation to ensure access to justice for survivors.
I had planned to share my experiences but today doesn’t feel right.
Joyful Heart is one of my top charities to support.
Don’t forget to look at the resources for parents and teens.
Melinda
References:
https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org/about-us/our-story
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God protect us. Feel better, Melinda.
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