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. We asked her to share some initial thoughts as she starts her volunteering journey: Volunteering offers new perspectives on life. The CASS+ team has made me very welcome. The environment is…
CASS+ works with court ushers CASS+ works closely with the court ushers inside the Magistrates’ and Family Courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro. This is because the ushers know that we can help people experiencing the Justice System. Court ushers, security, social workers, probation, magistrates, and judges are constantly looking out for…
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 continues to thrive. As Shona, our new Assistant Co-ordinator, hits the ground running, advice and support at court grows. Inside Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court Shona has huge experience as an Appropriate…
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, she has a real passion to help others, especially when it comes to anyone trying to find their way through the Justice System. Shona hasn’t looked back since joining the…
Running is the path to recovery for John. We caught up with John who came through our door at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court last year. CASS+ support has lifted John John had been working 12-hour shifts for years, and getting very low, burning out, dependent on drugs and worrying about money. He suddenly faced court,…
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 through the Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court. Newton Abbot is the most recent CASS+ service for Devon and Cornwall. Court staff have been sending people their way and they have already supported…