Emma shares her ADHD story
Emma wants to share her ADHD story so that other women feel understood. Facing criminal charges Unfortunately, Emma found herself at Exeter Crown…
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Call for everyday heroes to step forward as magistrates
Our Truro team recently welcomed Hannah Bondi, Policy and Research Officer at the Magistrates’ Association. She met with our Cornwall Coordinators, along with some…
Volunteer Trudy applies a trauma-informed approach
After a career in full time education, Trudy is now using her people skills and trauma-informed approach to support people through court. As a…
Poppy finds solutions to complex problems at court
Volunteer Poppy has been with us since January 2025. She’s building her legal future with our team at Exeter Crown and County Court. Over…
Improving access to dental care
Recently, we’ve worked with our local dentistry school to help improve access to dental care for people affected by the justice system. Poverty…
Navigating domestic abuse, breakup and family court
This is Lizzie’s journey of navigating domestic abuse, breakup and family court. The breakup of a long-standing relationship is enough for anyone. But, for…
We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator
We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator at Exeter Crown and County Court. We’re looking for a compassionate and empathetic person who shares our vision…
Welcoming the new child focussed courts
‘We welcome these reforms of the family justice system and look forward to the roll out across the country. Whilst supporting litigants in person…
Extra funding for magistrates’ courts welcome
CASS+ has welcomed the announcement by the Justice Secretary David Lammy, of an additional £247 million funding for the crown and magistrates’ courts. …
Nicole grows her legal knowledge
After graduating from the University of Falmouth with a degree in English and Creative Writing, Nicole has decided upon a legal career. She is…
Criminal Justice Reform
Steve Parker, our CEO, recently attended the HMCTS Public Engagement Group (PEG) Conference in London. This was a chance to hear first-hand from government…
Media statement on the Sentencing Act
The Government’s Sentencing Bill received Royal Assent in January this year. The new Act follows recommendations from an independent review led by David Gauke…
Everyone needs help with something
Ellie, our Social Work placement from the University of Plymouth, takes great pleasure in helping people. And sometimes, what seems straightforward to her can…
People need support
We first met Rachel two years ago at a careers event at the University of Plymouth. This was a lightbulb moment for Rachel who picks…
Perfect student placement
Social work student placements are the perfect student placement. Students studying at the University of Plymouth get invaluable six months’ experience. Working alongside our…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Emily excelled as a volunteer in Exeter
Emily excelled as a volunteer in Exeter. We were sorry to say goodbye to her this summer, but we want to celebrate her achievements.…
Vacancy for Clerk to the Board
We have a vacancy for a Clerk to the Board of Trustees. We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary and looking to the future with renewed…
20th anniversary celebration
On 16th October, employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients gathered at the stunning Boconnoc Estate to mark our 20th anniversary. We came together to acknowledge…
Poverty through the lens of local courts
We are deeply saddened by the poverty we witness in the courts in Devon and Cornwall. It is often the underlying reason for people…
Derrick, winner of the BBC Devon Make it Happen Volunteer Award
Derrick, winner of the BBC Devon Make it Happen Volunteer Award 2025 We’re proud to announce that our volunteer Derrick is the winner of…
Kelly puts the past behind
Kelly has put the past behind. She has joined our team in Plymouth as a volunteer to help others who have been through similar…
Carole celebrates 20 years
Carole celebrates 20 years As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we are featuring Carole Edwards, our former CEO. She has been been with…
The story of the birth of our charity
This is the story of the birth of our charity To kick off our 20th anniversary, we are featuring our founder, Mary Anne McFarlane. Mary…
Launching our 20th anniversary campaign
Launching our 20th anniversary campaign We’re launching our 20th anniversary campaign with Tim’s story. Tim, our current Chair of the Board, has been with…