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The Next Level Empowerment Program (NLEP) will hold an important and timely discussion on pretrial justice and its far-reaching impact. The event, titled "Voices of Women for Justice", will take place on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at One Bar &amp; Kitchen, located at 70 Union Place in Hartford.
Facilitated by Hartford resident, Diane Lewis, advocate and Board member of NLEP, the event will feature a distinguished panel of experts discussing the need for pretrial justice reform and the need to prioritize community based support over pretrial incarceration. Panelists include:
<ul>
 <li>Anna VanCleave, Associate Professor and Director of Criminal Defense Clinic at UCONN School of Law</li>
 <li>Tashun Bowden-Lewis, CEO &amp; Founder of The Bowden-Lewis Consulting Group</li>
 <li>Tracie Bernardi Guzman, Founder/CEO/Chair of Re-Entry Solutions CT Inc. </li>
 <li>Lyza Ruiz, Re-Entry Specialist &amp; Community Activist</li>
</ul>
Before the discussion, Reverend Scott Marks, Director of New Haven Rising, a community organization focused on economic, racial, and social justice, will offer opening remarks. 
This event is free and open to the public.
Event Details: 
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 
Location: One Bar &amp; Kitchen, 70 Union Place, Hartford, CT
For more information or media inquiries, please contact NLEP at <a href="mailto:nlepinc@gmail.com">nlepinc@gmail.com</a>.
Next Level Empowerment Program is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through education, advocacy, and engagement on issues related to justice reform, civil rights, and community development.

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