Love in the Time of Resistance

How Advocates at SWOP Behind Bars Use Love Languages to Support Our People

At SWOP Behind Bars, we don't just talk about justice—we embody it. And let’s be real: in this work, survival alone isn't the goal. We're here for thriving. That means care that's intentional, compassion that's culturally competent, and connection that doesn't vanish when the paperwork's done.

Our team isn’t made up of robots or case numbers—we’re human beings who show up with heart. We laugh, we cry, we vent about bureaucracy, and we love big. One of our favorite ways to think about how we love in our work? The five love languages—but make it abolitionist.

Here’s how each love language shows up in our advocacy work, reimagined through the lens of solidarity, survival, and sex worker-centered support.