Welcome to Humans Advancing Together (Affectionately known as HAT…)
HAT creates the training and curriculum for the acclaimed Ascend Program (www.ascendprogram.com). Ascend was created by two criminal defense attorneys to help their clients learn what is needed to get out and stay out of criminal justice system. The program’s groundbreaking approach has been hailed as a “model for the nation” by researchers and continues to provide clients a pathway to happier, healthier and more productive lives.
Christine and Toni, the attorney co-founders of Ascend, wanted to enable other professionals to take advantage of the information provided in Ascend. Ascend provides this information, via HAT’s training and curriculum, so that agencies can create or enhance their own programming.
For workforce professionals, you have your own tab on HAT! Ascend is on the CWA/CTI list of approved trainers. Your tab features our Employer Engagement offerings, links to curriculum, trainings, resources and a store where you can purchase empowerment swag to cheer you on and keep you energized. Our training, curriculum and resources contain vital information for the prison to employment population (P2E).
Toni also has a blog that is an offshoot of her criminal defense practice and can be used as a resource: www.reasonabledoubtinsideout.com. The blog contains a free guide to the law for the P2E population. More information on this blog is contained under the Resource page of this website.