# Event Details - **Event Name**: Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with author and mitigation specialist Elizabeth Vartkessian.About this EventElizabeth Vartkessian works with criminal defense teams as a mitigation specialist. She isn't part of the Innocence Project; her clients are often legally guilty, and often of terrible crimes. Rather, her job is to spend hundreds of hours per case talking to the parents, siblings, teachers, and neighbors of a defendant, situating their crimes in context.Founder and director of nonprofit mitigation team Advancing Real Change Inc., Vartkessian weaves powerful, gripping stories from her extraordinary career into an inspiring argument for dignity in American justice. Her unique experience has taught her that when personal or generational trauma enters the body, it finds its way out eventually, sometimes through violence. She contends that we cannot hold her clients solely responsible for their actions, nor can we continue to stomach harsh penalties that deny real justice to perpetrators and victims alike.Amid the Trump administration's record-high executions and calls to expand the use of the death penalty after decades of progress, The Deserving is required reading for a dangerous new era of rollbacks. Vartkessian offers a compelling, hope-filled vision of true rehabilitation replacing retribution.About the Author:Mitigation specialist Elizabeth Vartkessian has been investigating the life histories of those facing the most severe penalties possible in the United States since 2004. She holds a PhD in law and an MS in comparative social policy from Oxford, and BAs in philosophy and political science from George Washington University. She is the founder and director of Advancing Real Change Inc., a national nonprofit dedicated to conducting life history investigations in criminal cases. She lives in Baltimore.About the Program:Doors will open to registered attendees at 6 pm.A local bookseller will be on-site and have books available for purchase.Free parking vouchers are available to program attendees who park at the Franklin Street Garage (15 W. Franklin Street) after 4pm. Ask Pratt event staff for your parking voucher prior to or after the program.There is no registration required for virtual attendance. Simply visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library's Facebook or YouTube page. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baltimore/elizabeth-vartkessian-the-deserving/100001851988019019 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Baltimore - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Enoch Pratt Free Library - **lat**: 39.294555 - **long**: -76.617217 - **full address**: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3796d17b8b11cfa3f613bb484fa6282eb376196d1fd2072475ffb6cba467e85c-rimg-w1200-h600-dce0833d-gmir.jpg?v=1770026602 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" being held? - **A:** Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving"? - **A:** Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" is organized by Enoch Pratt Free Library. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Enoch Pratt Free Library's events? - **A:** Enoch Pratt Free Library has 276+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Enoch Pratt Free Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Elizabeth Vartkessian: "The Deserving" is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baltimore, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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