CASS+

👩‍🎓"People are at risk of more offending if they don’t get support." Emily, student volunteer.
We're committed to training & enabling social work, criminology & law students. This is Emily's story: www.cassplus.org/emily-excell...
#volunteering #MakeADifference #community #GiveBack #careerdevelopment

Julie Skentelbery - Neil Caddy sits in (10/11/2025) - BBC Sounds Daytimes with Neil, where Cornwall comes to talk. Call: 0808 100 1039.

📻 Make yourself a cuppa, put your feet up & listen to our team talking to Neil Caddy on BBC Radio Cornwall today about how CASS+ began 20 years ago, with reflections on volunteering from Kelly Peake:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... at 10:40 📻

#cassplus #cornwall #volunteer #truro #trurocornwall

🙏This Trustees’ Week, we’d like to say a big thank you to Louise, Peter, Mark, Angela, Pat, Rachel & David. We're so grateful for their support, ensuring we’re here for people going through court in Devon & Cornwall. 👇
www.cassplus.org/about-us/tru...
#trusteesweek #devon #cornwall

Vacancy for Clerk to the Board - CASS+ We have a vacancy for Clerk to the Board of Trustees. You will be an excellent administrator, able to manage confidential information.

👉Vacancy for part-time Clerk to the Board, a unique & fascinating role for anyone who shares our vision to change the lives of people going through the Justice System. Deadline: 24/11/2025
#vacancy #Job #Recruiting #Devon #Cornwall #Plymouth
Info here 👇
www.cassplus.org/vacancy-for-...

20th anniversary celebration - CASS+ Employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients gathered at the stunning Boconnoc Estate to celebrate our 20th anniversary.

🎈Huge thanks to all for making our 20th anniversary so special & even possible. Also, Ruby Crook for the photos. There were tears & laughter as everyone re-united & reminisced 🥳 #cassplus #devonandcornwall #partnership #accesstosupport #20thanniversary
👉 www.cassplus.org/20th-anniver...

Poverty through the lens of local courts - CASS+ We are deeply saddened by the poverty we witness in the courts in Devon and Cornwall. It is often the underlying reason for people at court.

📣 We are saddened by the poverty we see in the courts. It is often the reason for people attending court. Today, we're speaking out for those who do not have a voice, calling for an end to poverty. More here 👇
#DignityForAll #ChallengePoverty
www.cassplus.org/poverty-thro...

📌Our theory of change shows how we can achieve long-term impact in the lives of people going through the justice system in Devon & Cornwall. Huge thanks to all the court staff & partners who make this possible #theoryofchange #JusticeSystem #Teamwork

“If it hadn’t been for CASS+, I don’t think I would be seeing much of my daughter at all...We’re back to a healthy father & daughter relationship.”

👨‍👧 This is Lee’s* story: a powerful reminder of the need for support through court: www.cassplus.org/lee-needed-t...

*Name changed to protect identity

Huge pleasure to share about the support we provide for people at Bodmin Magistrates' Court & host Alison Hernandez of Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner for Devon & Cornwall. Big thank you to volunteer Jackki of Asda in #Bodmin for all your support. #cornwall #criminaljustice

👏 Huge congratulations to our volunteer Derrick, winner of the
BBC Radio Devon Make it Happen Volunteer Award 2025. Listen to BBC Radio Devon tomorrow at 8.10am for the full story #Volunteer

🙌🏽 We're celebrating 20 years of changing lives. In this time, we've referred 9,937 people to 593 specialist services. We've also raised £41,332 for people in financial difficulty. This is how we reduce the risk of re-offending & get people help for the underlying reasons for being at court 🙏

Kelly puts the past behind - CASS+ Kelly has put the past behind. She has joined our team in Plymouth to help others who have been through similar circumstances.

September is National Recovery Month. We're proud to be working with many people in recovery. Get inspired by Kelly's story here 👇🏿
www.cassplus.org/kelly-puts-t...
#recoverymonth #recovery #recoveryjourney #recoverycommunity

🗨️ I want everyone to know that it’s never too late to rebuild your life.

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we're sharing Kelly's story to show the difference that support makes.

We're here to help people put the past behind.

Read Kelly' story here:
www.cassplus.org/kelly-puts-t...

🙌Huge thanks to talented actor Connor McIntyre from @itvcorrie.bsky.social & the brilliant Jo Loosemore, producer & presenter BBC Radio Devon for all your help with the voice-over for our new animation - launching soon & celebrating 20 years of our service #Devon #Cornwall #cassplus

We're taking a short break from social media & we'll be back at the beginning of September with more stories from our 20 years. Thanks, everyone, for all your support.

Carole celebrates 20 years - CASS+ Carole celebrates 20 years of growth. As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we are featuring Carole Edwards, our former CEO.

📣 Carole Edwards has been with us for our entire 20 years & she will be leaving this November. We cannot thank her enough for all her hard work & dedication. Here is Carole’s story 👇
#20thAnniversary #cassplus #CriminalJustice
www.cassplus.org/carole-celeb...

Keep in touch - CASS+ You inspire me to believe in the possibility of change Keep in touch Sign up to our newsletter Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Please select your areas of interest News Volunteering Training ...

🎉We’re celebrating 20 years with the launch of our newsletter. Keep in touch with our latest news & join us.
Sign up here 👇
www.cassplus.org/contact-us/k...
Take a peek here 👇
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#20thAnniversary #CASSPLUS

🙌 🎉This is what happens when ushers, security staff, court staff, magistrates, judges, domestic abuse teams, solicitors, cells, social workers, legal advisors, Witness Service, HMCTS, Victim Support, Devon & Cornwall Police send people our way. We did this together 🤝👩‍⚖️ 👨‍⚖️ 👥 #Devon #Cornwall

🙌CASS+ is turning 20. Over the coming months, we'll be sharing the incredible stories of the people who have come through our door, starting with our Chair, Tim. He's been with us right from the start. We're so thankful for all his support.👏
Read his story here 👇
www.cassplus.org/launching-ou...

📣 📣 Really proud to announce our partnership with HM Prison & Probation Service in Channings Wood to help prison leavers make a fresh start. Huge thanks to Patrick Cunningham & Improving Lives & Changing Futures Plymouth for making this happen #freshstart
More here 👇
www.cassplus.org/fresh-start-...

We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator - CASS+ We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator at Exeter Crown and County Court who shares our vision to improve lives.

399 people have received life-changing support at our hub inside Exeter Crown & County Court since 2023. With your help, we can achieve so much more. So, we're hiring an Assistant Coordinator. Join us. #vacancy #exeter #Devon
More here 👇
www.cassplus.org/we-are-hirin...

Thanks so much Caroline Harlow for the garden party this weekend. Our CEO Steve Parker met up with many interesting people & organisations, including Mary Hancock & Dinah Cox of Devon Community Foundation & many from @Devon & Cornwall Police.

Devon Make a Difference Awards finalists announced The awards honour people in the community who care for others.

🙌🏼 We're thrilled that our long-standing volunteer Derrick Lawson has been shortlisted for the BBC Devon Make a Difference Awards 2025. Thank you Derrick for your dedication to our cause over the years 🤞🏼 #plymouth #devon
More here👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Introducing Sue our new Coordinator - CASS+ Introducing Sue our new Coordinator. We're delighted to introduce Sue, our new Coordinator based inside Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court.

Sue, our new Coordinator at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court, shares some hints & tips for supporting neurodiversity & ADHD at court 👇 Welcome, Sue🤗
www.cassplus.org/introducing-...

Contact Us - CASS+ Court Locations in Devon and Cornwall Contact us for support through court in Devon & Cornwall, in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin or Truro. Please check opening times.

📢 If you're in Devon or Cornwall, facing family court alone, without a lawyer, we can help. We're also supporting anyone through the criminal courts. Although we don't give legal advice, our teams are ready to find solutions. #AccessToJustice
Find your local hub here 👇
www.cassplus.org/contact-us/

As Volunteers’ Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank our 30 current volunteers & all past volunteers for all they do. We'll continue to recognise & celebrate their contribution throughout the year😍 #VolunteersWeek

Luna volunteers in Truro Magistrates' Court - CASS+ Luna volunteers in Truro Magistrates' Court in Cornwall. This is the ideal way to resume her legal career after taking a break.

👏We really couldn't run this service without the help of our volunteers. Huge thanks to each & every one of you #VolunteersWeek
Read here how Luna has been working alongside our team in Truro Magistrates' Court to support people facing many difficulties 👇
www.cassplus.org/luna-volunte...

BBC Radio 4 - Behind the Crime Is it possible to prevent crime by understanding the root causes of offending behaviour?

Thanks to BBCRadio4, Dr Sally Tilt & Dr Kerensa Hoken for helping so many people understand the causes of crime. Their work in prison can avoid further contact with the justice system. Inspiring new interviews here with Mickey, Richard & Kieron👇
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Cat is joining our Bodmin team - CASS+ Cat is joining our Bodmin team. She will be our new Assistant Coordinator and Family Support Worker on Thursdays and Fridays.

👋Good news this week - Cat has joined our team at Bodmin Magistrates' Court, enabling us to reach more families facing difficulties, thanks to Trusthouse Charitable Foundation👏 #Bodmin More here 👇
www.cassplus.org/cat-is-joini...

Support through family courts will continue - CASS+ CASS+ is pleased to announce that our support through family courts will continue for a further 12 months until 26 April 2026.

📣 So pleased that we can continue to support people through the family courts for another year. Huge thanks to Access to Justice Foundation & Ministry of Justice UK #CASS+👇
www.cassplus.org/support-thro...