The Problem

Sex trafficking is modern day slavery that exists as a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry both Internationally and in the United States denying globally over 40.3 million people freedom. And, some of those people right here in New Orleans.

Why? Because New Orleans is home to the infamous Bourbon Street, festivals every day of the year, sporting events, and conventions all year long. In addition, it is connected to the world through ports, air travel, and multiple major interstates. All of these factors make New Orleans a hot bed for human trafficking.

Louisiana & US Statistics

What You Need to Know

21.7 Million Reports

In the year 2020 alone, we’ve seen the rate of these types of incidents increase 97.5% compared to the year prior.

Targeting Children

Juveniles account for 428 (57.5%) of the reported sexual trafficking victims.

Ages 2 to 65

The age range of all sex trafficking victims is from age 2 months to 63.

1 in 6

Of the more than 23,500 endangered runaways reported in 2019, 1 in 6 were likely victims of child sex trafficking.

Our Solution

Awareness & Education

We give both adult group and school presentations. We also educate Hospitality, Travel, and Business Personnel, Hotel Staff, Teachers, Social Workers, and Health Care Workers.

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Outreaches & Intervention

All Free NOLA outreach work is rooted in the principle and practice of Relational Evangelism. It simply means the team comes alongside people, right where they are, offering no judgment, condemnation, or expectation, just relationship.

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Prayer Team

This ministry is ongoing and anyone can be a part of it! It is one of our most powerful ways to intervene and take action against human trafficking. Prayer is the backbone of what we do.

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Southern Lights Freedom Candle

Southern Lights is offering a special FREEDOM candle to help FreeNOLA raise money as part of their commitment to the community. FreeNOLA will receive 50% of all sales. Please help support Southern Lights and contribute to FreeNOLA at the same time!