Help is at hand
Help is at hand if you live in Cornwall and you have been impacted by a family member going through the Criminal Justice System. Devastation after a court judgement There is always devastation after a…
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Help at court & into life beyond
Get free advice and support through court.
We give free, confidential, practical help and emotional support for people going through court in Devon and Cornwall and into life beyond.
People often arrive at court alone, feeling powerless, trapped and terrified. We are free, and independent of the system. We sit down and listen. We build trust and use our knowledge and connections to find solutions to complicated situations.
We will guide towards positive change and stay by your side for as long as you want us there.
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Expert voices
Over the last two years, we have supported 468 people through the family courts in Devon and Cornwall. It was a real honour to speak at the recent Expert Voices event hosted by the Centre for…
From homelessness to hope
This is Amber’s story from homelessness to hope. She wants to share this journey to give hope to those going through family court without legal aid or a solicitor. Homeless at Christmas Two years ago,…
Centre for Justice Innovation publishes evaluation findings
Today, the Centre for Justice Innovation published the full evaluation of our family court support in Devon and Cornwall. Supporting people representing themselves For the last two years, CASS+ has been working with people unable to…
We welcome the government response to the Leveson Review
In a statement yesterday, the Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Justice, outlined his proposals to radically change the justice system and make significant investment in the services that support people going through…
Kimberley turned her mistake into an opportunity
Kimberley* has taken responsibility and turned her mistake into an opportunity for growth and change. Yes, it was a big mistake and she went down for 18 months. But, now, she’s back with her family, and…