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1. A Safe Haven for Former Prostitutes A Safe Haven for Former Prostitutes January 9, 2011 Veronica's Voice, an organization founded by Kristy Childs, received an anonymous donation to establish a new home (location undisclosed) called Magdalene Manor as a safe haven for women and girls trying...
2. Annie Chambers' High-Toned Brothel Annie Chambers' High-Toned Brothel Fall//1997 Article about the brothels or bordellos in Kansas City and similar frontier towns in the middle to late 19th century, describing them in general as well as Kansas City brothels and the practice of prostitution...
3. Independence Days Independence Days January-February/30-5/2003 Article describes the work of Samantha Steeves and Kristy Childs to rehabilitate prostitutes in Kansas City through an organization called Veronica's Voice.
4. Kansas City Women of Independent Minds Kansas City Women of Independent Minds 1992 Photo and bio of Annie Chambers (1843-1935), a prostitution resort owner and manager in Kansas City. She was born in Kentucky as Leanna Loveall, marrying William Chambers, becoming his widow and moving...
5. Preventing Prostitution In Neighborhoods Preventing Prostitution In Neighborhoods July/31/2002 Community organizers, police officers and concerned citizens recently met in the Don Bosco Senior High Gymnasium to discuss the issue of prostitution on Independence Avenue. Community organizer, Bobbi...
6. Prostitution Crackdown Prostitution Crackdown August/21/2002 Update on the continuing problem of prostitution along Independence Avenue in the Northeast area. Report of a recent police sting operation. "Operation Streetsweep: Taking Back Our Streets" has both short-term...
7. Prostitution in Kansas City Prostitution in Kansas City Circa 1905 Booklet contains the calling cards and some photographs of women believed to be madames or prostitutes working in Kansas City around the turn of the twentieth century. Item has been photocopied and a typed...
8. You're Not Going to Jail, You're Going to Prison You're Not Going to Jail, You're Going to Prison June/14/2000 Law enforcement plans to crack down on prostitution found on Independence Boulevard with stiffer penalties for those caught and convicted.