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. …
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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…
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.…
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…
A day in the life of a social work placement
This week, we’re sharing a day in the life of a social work placement. No two days are ever the same for Rebecca, our…
Peter was at risk of losing everything
Peter was at risk of losing everything Before arriving at our door in Exeter, Peter* was at risk of losing everything Like many, since…
How to stay calm in court
How to stay calm in court This month, we sought advice from the experts at local Step by Step Counselling College. Here, they share…
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…
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…
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,…
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…