SWLA Abolitionists

SWLA Abolitionists SWLA Abolitionists works to end human trafficking in SWLA & the world. We do this through 5 ways. Awareness: We have to know about a problem to end it.

We are an organization of unpaid volunteers who work to end human trafficking in SWLA and the world. We have a website, are on social media, are guests on podcasts & news interviews. We do billboards and have awareness events at community events. We, also, put out literature at coffee shops, tattoo parlors, health clinics & etc. Prevention: We have trained DARE officers, social workers, school sta

ff, students, churches and so many more people on what trafficking is and how they can stop it. Advocacy: We rally our grassroots movement & advocate for good laws like Louisiana Minimum Age For Marriage and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act while speaking out against bad laws like the recent law to take away lunch breaks from minor workers. Providing Freedom: We connect people with good law enforcement contacts to report child trafficking. We build relationships with adults in human trafficking and work to get them out. Restoration: Once out, we connect survivors with services they need like ID's, jobs, housing, medical, counseling & anything else. We welcome all to join us!

We are all set up for Howdy Rowdy Community Day at McNeese State University Richard Student Center from 9-12. Come learn...
09/03/2026

We are all set up for Howdy Rowdy Community Day at McNeese State University Richard Student Center from 9-12. Come learn how you can help us end human trafficking in SWLA & the world!

LAST CHANCE:Free tomorrow (Thursday)? Come volunteer with us at the Richard Student Union on the McNeese Campus from 9:0...
09/02/2026

LAST CHANCE:

Free tomorrow (Thursday)?

Come volunteer with us at the Richard Student Union on the McNeese Campus from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Comment below or message us if interested!

We’ll be out here this Saturday. Come hang out, meet new people & enjoy yourselves!
09/02/2026

We’ll be out here this Saturday. Come hang out, meet new people & enjoy yourselves!

Thanks Painting with a Twist & everyone who participated! We had a call for help later that week &, thanks to you guys, ...
09/01/2026

Thanks Painting with a Twist & everyone who participated! We had a call for help later that week &, thanks to you guys, were able to get a SWLA woman out of trafficking who was sold by a relative, for over two years, to pay off debts he owed.

We’ll have a booth set up at McNeese State University at the Richard Student Union from 9-12 this Thursday (9/3) Want to...
08/31/2026

We’ll have a booth set up at McNeese State University at the Richard Student Union from 9-12 this Thursday (9/3)

Want to help us run it? Comment or message us asap!

September Volunteer Opportunities: Comment or message us if you’re interested!
08/30/2026

September Volunteer Opportunities: Comment or message us if you’re interested!

Your voice has the power to influence policy that protects people who are vulnerable to violence and exploitation around...
08/29/2026

Your voice has the power to influence policy that protects people who are vulnerable to violence and exploitation around the globe.

Click the link to raise your voice for the vulnerable.

Around the world, children, women and men are in danger of trafficking and violence because their justice systems do not effectively protect them. The…

We can’t wait!
08/28/2026

We can’t wait!

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We’re excited and honored to have SWLA Abolitionists and Rusty Havens join us for Unity in the Community! 💙🙌🏽

Their dedication to raising awareness about human trafficking, supporting survivors, and educating our community is helping create a safer and stronger Southwest Louisiana. Through their continued efforts, they are equipping individuals and families with the knowledge and resources needed to recognize the signs of trafficking and take action.

Thank you, SWLA Abolitionists, for your commitment to protecting, educating, and empowering our community. We are grateful for the important work you do and proud to have you as a community partner. Together, we can make a difference! ❤️

We thank GOD for you! 💚

Somewhere in America, a 10-year-old kid just packed a backpack for the first day of school. Somewhere else, another 10-y...
08/25/2026

Somewhere in America, a 10-year-old kid just packed a backpack for the first day of school. Somewhere else, another 10-year-old struggled to wake after working a deep fryer til 2 a.m.—and still has to be at their desk by 8.

This isn’t legal, but it happens in America. A lot. In fact, federal investigators found more child labor violations in the US in 2025 than in any year since the Great Recession.

But instead of ramping up protections, some states are undoing them INCLUDING LOUISIANA. Why? Because child labor is cheap. Because policymakers care more about the bottom line of corporations like McDonald’s than kids.

This is more than just “child labor”—it’s a path toward modern slavery. And it’s happening right now in America’s fast-food chains.

Click the link to take action.

https://www.freedomunited.org/advocate/fast-food-chains-exploiting-children/

Children as young as ten-year-olds are manning fryers, scrubbing greasy floors late into the night, and working shifts so long they fall asleep in class. It’s illegal. It’s exploitative. And it’s happening right now in America’s fast-food chains. This is more than just “child labor“—it...

We enjoyed setting up & being at this event. If you have any opportunities for us to set up a booth or share our message...
08/24/2026

We enjoyed setting up & being at this event. If you have any opportunities for us to set up a booth or share our message of safety, let us know!

We want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our amazing sponsors who helped make the 2026 Youth & Young Adult Explosion possible! 🙏🏽

Your generosity and support helped us invest in the next generation, and we truly appreciate you! May God continue to bless you! ❤️

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319 Broad St
Lake Charles, LA
70601

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