Advocacy

AZRSOL is the only Arizona non-profit providing support and advocacy for those living on Arizona's sexual offense registry, and we see the collateral consequences of these fear-based policies every day. That's why we strive to empower our members to live their best lives while working toward changing policies and creating safer communities. 

While we are not lobbyists, we often meet with policy makers, elected officials, probation officers, therapists and other stakeholders to provide information and insight into the issues involving those who have committed sexual offenses. All of our volunteers are either directly-impacted or have loved ones who are. 

We keep our community members informed about changing laws in Arizona and across the U.S. and we provide updates on legislation that might affect those who have committed sexual offenses. We encourage you to sign up for these updates.

AZRSOL believes the rights of victims are stronger when justice is measured and fair.

We believe sexual harm is serious. Victims deserve compassion, support, safety, and resources.

Accountability matters. But public policy should be based on evidence, prevention, and real community safety - not fear, stigma, or lifelong punishment that makes rehabilitation nearly impossible.

AZRSOL is made up of mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, families, and community members tied to an imperfect system. We recognize that there is pain, suffering, and injustice on both sides of this issue - and acknowledging one does not erase the other. While our experiences may differ, we believe most of us share the same goal: safer communities, healthier relationships, stronger families, and fewer future victims.

Making laws harsher and more punitive will not, by itself, fix the deeper problems in society. It will not repair broken homes, stop poverty, end substance abuse, or provide children with the healthy role models and education they need to become safe, responsible adults.

Research and lived experience show that new offenses most often come from within society - not from people already labeled and monitored for life. That is why prevention, education, rehabilitation, and healthy community support matter.

Supporting reform does not mean excusing harm. It means believing we can care about victims, demand accountability, and still work together toward smarter laws and safer communities. We are not enemies.

We are two sides of the same coin - and we have things we can learn from each other.