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 social work placement at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court. She is doing a 70-day placement, learning alongside our team. This work experience is building her skills and employability. Rebecca, undergraduate at the University…
‘Continuously locking people up without actually supporting them achieves absolutely nothing.’ Our Communications Officer interviewed Peer Researcher, Patrick at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court where he is finding solutions to some very complicated situations. We’re really pleased you came here. Why Plymouth? Plymouth was one of the cities I’d never frequented whilst running away from myself…
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 and helping others: I was buzzing after my first day at CASS+. I could see how to combine my life experience with my legal knowledge. Volunteering uses your time well Kimberley…
Social Work student Natalie has so enjoyed her internship with the Truro team that she plans to volunteer through her summer break. Learning by doing Natalie’s 55 days of practice-based learning has given her a real passion for working in the criminal justice sector. She’s in her second year of a degree in Social Work…
CASS+ has been the perfect stepping stone for criminology graduate Alicia. Alicia heard about CASS+ on Indeed and joined our team as a volunteer in November 2022 after graduating with a first in Criminology from the University of the West of England. This opportunity has given her huge satisfaction, supporting vulnerable people one day a week…
We were sorry to say goodbye to Police Constable Tom Rutter. We thoroughly enjoyed having him on board in Truro for three days. Tom has recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Education from the University of Brighton. Like others before him, he has returned to his roots to serve the community closest to his…