Advocacy Services

Supporting victims in situations of sexual exploitation, sextortion, and sex trafficking.

what we do

Value Unconditional victim advocates partner with law enforcement and medical professionals to ensure victims receive the compassion, care and resources they need and deserve. We strive to critical resources and peace of mind to the victims we serve and to the partners who trust us with their referrals.

Become a Partner

volunteers make it possible

Value Unconditional volunteer victim advocates take on-call shifts to support victims around the greater KC metro. When partner agencies contact us, advocates are dispatched to local area hospitals, patrol divisions, and more.

we partner with:

Local, state and federal law enforcement
AdventHealth Shawnee
KU Medical Center
Local NGOs serving victims of sex trafficking

Value Unconditional is strategically approaching an additional hospital partnership in 2026.

interested in joining our team?

Submit Volunteer Application

volunteers must:

Be 18 years or older
Pass a background check
Have reliable transportation and automobile insurance
Successfully complete all training and paperwork
Exhibit thorough comprehension / application of advocacy training
Have an unwavering commitment to honoring rules, boundaries and confidentiality
Commit to serving no less than 1 year on the VU Advocacy Team
Be comfortable working in collaboration with law enforcement and medical professionals
Have strong listening and communication skills
Demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence

2025 volunteer of the year

Victim Advocate, Joel Tanzi

Joel Tanzi received the inaugural Blanca Estela Volunteer of the Year Award for serving more than 430 hours of victim advocacy in 2025. This award honors those who sacrifice selflessly for the well-being of others—just as Blanca did. Joel was the first advocate dispatched to AdventHealth and KU Medical Center.

Volunteer