Veronica's Voice

Veronica's Voice is Kansas City's only recovery program dedicated solely to victims of prostitution and commercial sexual exploitation. The ability to leave a life of prostitution, drug addiction, and violence, and transition to a new life, free from these abuses, is difficult. The overall goal of Veronica's Voice is to offer compassionate and non-judgmental counseling and services through peer, survivor-ran services. Veronica's Voice offers individuals who are sexually exploited an opportunity to be educated and empowered to take back their lives.

The organization is named in remembrance of Veronica April Neverdusky. Veronica was 21 years old in 1993 when she was found murdered in Penn Valley Park. She was the mother of three young children. The case remained unsolved until an arrest was made in March of 2007.

There are approximately 1 million prostituted women in North America, or 1% of women in North America are involved in prostitution. A national study shows that 75% of all women used in prostitution were victims of incest and/or physical abuse as children. Most of those involved in prostitution ran away from home at an early age to escape their abuse...then turn to prostitution as a way of survival.

On Christmas Day in Kansas City, there will be a group of women walking in honor of those who have lost their lives to sexual exploitation. This organization needs our help! Please help these women who are working to save other women right here in Kansas City by donating today. Also, please visit their website to learn more.