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…
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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…
We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator
We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator at Exeter Crown and County Court. We’re looking for a compassionate and empathetic person who shares our vision…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vacancy for Assistant Coordinator
We are hiring We’re looking for a compassionate and empathetic Assistant Coordinator who shares our drive to reduce the risk of re-offending. You will…
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…
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…
CASS+ service at Newton Abbot survives & thrives
Thanks to funding from the Social Enterprise Support Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund our team can continue their vital support for anyone going…
CASSPLUS celebrates in Newton Abbot
CASSPLUS Celebrations at Newton Abbot Courts – 1st Year Anniversary!
Cass+ Celebrating Award
Celebrating the citation award with the Cass+ Team! Cass+ team in party mood with the Devon High Sheriff joining in fun and showing off…
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…