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…
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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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
Corinne joins our team
Corinne joins our team to improve the outcomes for people going through family court. We can help people in Devon and Cornwall who do…
Introducing Sue our new Coordinator
Introducing Sue, our new Coordinator. We’re delighted to introduce Sue, our new Coordinator at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court, Devon. Sue has been working…
Meet Rick, social work intern
Meet Rick, our social work intern, working with our team inside Truro Magistrates’ Court. He’s a stage two Social Work undergraduate at the University…
Volunteering offers new perspectives
We’re pleased to welcome Ruby to our team one day a week at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court. Ruby believes that volunteering offers new perspectives.…
CASS+ team makes progress in the Family Courts
CASS+ team makes progress in the Family Courts The CASS+ team continues to make progress in the Family Courts in Devon and Cornwall. This…
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…
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…
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…
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’…
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…
Volunteering fast-tracks graduates
CASS+ has been the perfect stepping stone for criminology graduate Alicia. Alicia heard about CASS+ on Indeed and joined our team as a volunteer…
New partnership with Devon and Cornwall Police
We were sorry to say goodbye to Police Constable Tom Rutter. We thoroughly enjoyed having him on board in Truro for three days. Tom…
Let’s sit down and talk
Nobody should feel alone at court. It’s terrifying to be faced with the possibility of losing everything. This is why we’re here by your…
Fundraising for CASS+
Cass+ Charity walk fundraiser event Cass team consisted of Liz, Debbie and Hannah, all enjoying a volunteer away day event and raising money for…