Trusted Charity accreditation
CASS+ goes from strength to strength. We’re delighted to announce that we are winners of the Trusted Charity Standard Quality Mark for excellence in…
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Today marks the final day of our family justice project
Today, Wednesday 30 September, marks the final day of our Family Justice Project. This project was designed to support litigants in person through the…
Support for neurodivergent people at court
We are pioneering specialist support for neurodivergent people at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court. Since June 2026, our team in Newton Abbot has already helped…
Supporting the next generation of police officers
We are supporting the next generation of police officers. We recently welcomed more student police officers into our court hubs. Since 2022, we have…
Recognised for our notable positive practice
CASS+ has been recognised as one of three examples of notable positive practice by His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons in a report published…
Breaking the cycle starts with supporting families
Thanks to the Forte Charitable Foundation, we at CASS+ have been able to provide valuable support to people impacted by a family member going…
Overcoming obstacles in family court
After two years of endless paperwork, court hearings and delays, we’re pleased to say that Mark* can finally see his child. We first met…
Women involved in the justice system
Thanks to The Southall Trust, we are piloting a new approach for women involved in the justice system in Plymouth. On top of our…
Court delays affect mental health
Exeter student volunteer reveals how court delays can affect the mental health of people going through the justice system. Saskia balances volunteering with…
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…
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…
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.…