The National Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (NARSOL) is hosting its 18th Annual Conference from June 25 to 28, 2026, at the Historic Lord Baltimore Hotel in Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Maryland. This event serves as a pivotal gathering for advocates, families, and legal experts dedicated to reforming sexual offense laws in the United States.
The conference will feature a diverse array of plenary and keynote speakers, including Miriam Aukerman, Esq., a senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Michigan; Shawn Barrera-Leaf, Executive Director at United Voices 4 Sex Offense Reform; Amber Vlangas, Executive Director at the Restorative Action Alliance; Grant Hill, an Iowa State House candidate and advocate; Catherine Carpenter, Esq., Professor Emerita at Southwestern Law School; and Peter Dross, former director at the Center for Victims of Torture. Attendees can participate in workshops covering topics such as FOIA in Practice, lobbying tactics, support group meetings, employment after a sex conviction, AI tools in advocacy, legal claims, grief support, and more.
The conference offers networking opportunities, including regional group meetups and a banquet with special entertainment. Attendees can also support NARSOL's mission by entering door prize drawings and purchasing tickets for various items. Financial aid is available through needs-based assistance and academic scholarships for eligible students and faculty.
This conference is ideal for individuals passionate about advocating for rational sexual offense laws, including legal professionals, activists, and those affected by current legislation. By attending, participants can gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded individuals, and contribute to meaningful change in sexual offense laws.
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Speakers(6)
Amber Vlangas
Executive Director at Restorative Action Alliance
Amber Vlangas is the Executive Director of the Restorative Action Alliance, an artist, mindful and meditative art teacher, sound healing guide, and co-host of the Amplified Voices podcast.
Catherine Carpenter, Esq.
Professor Emerita at Southwestern Law School
Catherine Carpenter is the Arleigh M. Woods and William T. Woods Chair and Professor Emerita at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, affiliated with the Alliance for Constitutional Sex Offense Laws (ACSOL) and Access to Restorative Justice.
Grant Hill
Founder at 1 Love Legacy
Grant Hill is the founder of 1 Love Legacy, a relentless advocate for criminal justice reform, and a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 88.
Miriam Aukerman, Esq.
Senior Staff Attorney at ACLU of Michigan
Miriam Aukerman is a senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Michigan, focusing on civil liberties issues, particularly immigrant rights, poverty, and criminal law.
Peter Dross
Retired Director at Center for Victims of Torture
Peter Dross retired in 2025 after a 32-year career with the Center for Victims of Torture, leading successful issue and legislative advocacy campaigns on both state and federal levels.
Shawn Barrera-Leaf
Executive Director at United Voices 4 Sex Offense Reform
Shawn Barrera-Leaf is the Executive Director at United Voices 4 Sex Offense Reform, bridging families, survivor-centered stakeholders, lawmakers, and advocacy partners.
Event Details
- Date
- June 25-28, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States
- Historic Lord Baltimore Hotel
- Pricing
- $269
- Audience
- Legal professionals, activists, individuals affected by sexual offense laws