Evie volunteers after facing the Magistrates
Wake-up call for Evie Evie volunteered with CASS+ after facing the Magistrates at Exeter Crown and County Court. Her visit to court was a…
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Family work goes from strength to strength
Our family work is going from strength to strength. We’ve been inside the Magistrates’ Courts in Devon and Cornwall since 2005, but in August…
CASS+ works with defence solicitors
CASS+ works closely with everyone inside the Magistrates’ Courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro. Local defence solicitors send people our way…
Tribute to Judy Hultgren
Today, we said farewell to Judy, our Chair of the Board of Trustees. Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.…
Help from the University of Plymouth
With the help of the University of Plymouth, we are able to plug gaps. We are indebted to our local universities for sending talent…
A degree is not enough to guarantee employment
CASS+ is keen to support volunteers, interns and placements from social work, psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, law and criminology degrees. This is because a degree is…
Internships and placements work
Internships and placements work at CASSPLUS Over the last year, we’ve seen record numbers of interns, volunteers and student placements here. Internships and placements…
Get help at court
Get help at court Read this and you will discover how you can get help at court. This is a story about how our…
New partnership with Advocate
Our team in Exeter is working closely with the volunteer barristers at Advocate. As a result of our new partnership, people going through Exeter…
Volunteering is the chance to turn learning into reality
Madiha has always had a real interest in people and the physical structure of the brain. Now she’s discovered her true passion for psychology…
Visiting the Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice has enabled us to extend our advice and support into family courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro…
CASS+ and the Devon Family Bench
CASS+ and the Devon Family Bench CASS+ is working with the Devon Family Bench. It was an honour to speak to 60 magistrates and…
ASDA champions community
Asda champions community Asda is making a huge difference across the UK. For the last 10 years, each large Asda store has had its…
Volunteers put their degrees into practice
Volunteers at CASSPLUS put their degrees into practice. Amy-Jane applies her Psychotherapy and Counselling skills Amy-Jane is studying for a BSc in Psychotherapy and…
National Lottery Community Fund transforms lives
The National Lottery Community Fund has supported CASS+ in Newton Abbot Magistrate’s Court. Thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, our Newton Abbot site…
Elizabeth bounces back
Elizabeth bounces back The CASS+ number was Elizabeth’s lifeline as she left her local police station. When the Police Officer offered to call us,…
CASS+ newbie joins team at Newton Abbot
Meet Shona, the CASS+ newbie at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court Shona’s extensive experience as an Appropriate Adult is proving invaluable. On top of this,…
Volunteer Zac at the coalface in Truro
Catch up with volunteer Zac in Truro. We caught up with volunteer Zac who is working hard at at the coalface inside Truro Magistrates’…
Changing Futures Plymouth
Changing Futures Plymouth CASS+ is one of eight organisations offering mentoring in a new Executive Mentoring Scheme from Changing Futures Plymouth. As a result,…
Student police officer Luke learns loads
‘CASS+ is a cause that should be implemented nationally.’ Devon and Cornwall Police are now working closely with CASS+ to ensure vital training for…
Extra boost for Family Courts
Families going through courts in Devon and Cornwall are set to get an extra boost. We are one of 59 frontline organisations selected by…
Running is the path to recovery
Running is the path to recovery for John. We caught up with John who came through our door at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court last…
An interview with Patrick at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court
‘Continuously locking people up without actually supporting them achieves absolutely nothing.’ Our Communications Officer interviewed Peer Researcher, Patrick at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court where he…
How to set up advice & support at court
We have been named as a flagship service in a new guide published by the Centre for Justice Innovation. We’ve been working with the…
From fashion to the force
Former fashion student Emily is all about making a difference Emily Wood, Police Officer in training, has worked alongside our team in Truro for…
Volunteer Rachel gets ready for a life in law
Rachel has a degree in history from Oxford Brookes and an MA in Law from the University of Bristol. With volunteering and charity work…
Volunteering at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court
Kimberley has been volunteering with CASS+ at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court where she supports people going through the criminal justice system. She’s gaining valuable experience…
Going the extra mile for mental health
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we’ve decided to highlight why many of the people we see have problems with their mental health. …
No goodbyes for Natalie
Social Work student Natalie has so enjoyed her internship with the Truro team that she plans to volunteer through her summer break. Learning by…
Building a better future for lives affected by crime
According to Home Office research, criminal behaviour costs the UK around £60 billion every year. The economic and social cost of re-offending in England…