Welcoming the new child focussed courts - CASS+ Welcoming the new child focussed courts. We welcome these reforms of the family justice system and look forward to the roll out.

🏛️We welcome the reforms of the family justice system. Thanks to The Access to Justice Foundation & Ministry of Justice UK, we can continue to support litigants in person in the family courts in Devon & Cornwall until Sept 2026 ⬇

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Extra funding for magistrates’ courts welcome - CASS+ Media statement - extra funding for magistrates' courts welcome in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro.

⚖️ We welcome the extra funding for magistrates' courts. It’s vital that anyone at court dealing with past trauma, substance use, homelessness, unemployment, difficulty with forms, or poor mental health gets support to avoid further contact with the justice system 🤝
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Nicole grows her legal knowledge - CASS+ Nicole grows her legal knowledge. Nicole’s volunteering has opened her eyes to the underlying reasons for people being at court.

Thinking of volunteering? Find out what it's like from law student Nicole who volunteers for us at Truro Magistrates' Court one day a week🏛️

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#Volunteering #LawStudent #LegalExperience #FutureLawyer #WorkExperience #LegalCareers #Truro #Cornwall #VolunteerWork

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Criminal Justice Reform - CASS+ Steve Parker, our CEO, attended the HMCTS Public Engagement Group Conference in London to learn about the recent criminal justice reform.

⚖️📜🏛️Reflections from our CEO, Steve Parker, on the Leveson Report Part 2 & the government reforms of the Criminal Justice System here👇
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#levesonreport
#CriminalJusticeReform
#JusticeSystem
#JusticeSystemReform
#LegalReform
#governmentreform

📢 Get all the latest CASS+ news & stories: life inside the courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin & Truro 📩

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🤝🏾We recently welcomed trustees & staff from the Forte Charitable Foundation. We were able to share about the challenges & opportunities we face. We're so thankful that they've enabled us to continue to reach families in Cornwall🔽
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#truro #Cornwall #StrongerTogether

Media statement on the Sentencing Act - CASS+ This is a media statement from CASS+ on the Government’s Sentencing Act receiving Royal Assent, January 2026

MEDIA STATEMENT 📢
The Sentencing Bill has received Royal Assent: ‘We hope this marks the beginning of a new era. So many of our clients feel let down by the system generally. We are 100% dedicated to breaking the cycle of repeat offending.' More here:
www.cassplus.org/media-statem...

📍Are you or a loved one going through court in Devon or Cornwall? In need of practical advice & emotional support?
⚖️Visit your local hub in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin or Truro: www.cassplus.org
#devon #cornwall #CourtSupport

⚖️Delighted to welcome The Magistrates’ Association to Truro to explore how rurality affects the justice system. We can draw on our local knowledge to help others understand the underlying reasons for people going through court in Devon & Cornwall. We're keen to share insights & discuss challenges.🤝

Everyone needs help with something - CASS+ Ellie, our Social Work placement from the University of Plymouth, knows that everyone at court needs help with something.

🌟It's Social Work Week 2026! We want to say thank you to all the social work students who have worked with us over the years. Ellie is with us for 6 months, on placement from the University of Plymouth. 👇
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🙌💛Thanks for the pants! Every day, about 5 homeless people visit us at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court. Many are men struggling to afford essentials. Big shoutout to our local Asda🛒. Your support makes a real difference. These will be so appreciated! ✨
#thankyouforyoursupport

📊 Excited to share our most recent stats📈

#CharityImpact #NonprofitImpact #makingadifference #CommunityImpact #SocialImpact #MissionDriven #ImpactInAction #changinglives #foracause

📢Huge thanks to Links Magazines & Publishing for the recent article celebrating our 20th anniversary in Plym Links North, Plym Links Central & Coastal Links👇🏾
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#20YearAnniversary #Grateful #InThePress

Perfect student placement - CASS+ A social work placement is the perfect student placement. Students work with our in-court advisors, providing advice and emotional support.

🎓🤝 We’re delighted to be hosting 3 social work placements from the University of Plymouth. Nicole shares:
💬 It's so rewarding to support people into rehab, accommodation & safe houses. We shouldn’t judge someone for their past. Change is possible🌱
👉🏿More here: www.cassplus.org/perfect-stud...

Help is at hand - CASS+ Help is at hand if you live in Cornwall and you have been impacted by a family member going through the Criminal Justice System.

📢🤝Help is at hand if you live in Cornwall & you've been impacted by a family member going through the Criminal Justice System⤵️
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#cornwall #CornwallCommunity #SupportingCommunities #criminaljustice #JusticeSystem #CJS #FamilyInCrisis

Expert voices - CASS+ Sharing our expert voices from two years' experience of supporting 468 people through the family courts in Devon and Cornwall.

💙⚖️Over the last 2 years, we've helped 468 people through the family courts in Devon & Cornwall.

✨Real honour to speak at Expert Voices event hosted by @cjinnovation.bsky.social & made possible by The Ministry of Justice.

👉More here: www.cassplus.org/expert-voices/

From homelessness to hope - CASS+ Amber’s journey from homelessness to hope, sharing strength and guidance for those facing family court alone without Legal Aid.

🧍‍♀️⚖️ Going through family court alone? No Legal Aid?
💸 Unable to afford a solicitor? Contact family@cassplus.org.uk to find out if you qualify for free, confidential advice & emotional support.
🌟Read how our team in Exeter supported Amber* through turbulent times 👇
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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 excited to share all our news with you!
🔔👀 Don’t miss a thing in 2026.
📬💡 Sign up to our quarterly newsletter here 👉 www.cassplus.org/contact-us/k...

#newsletter #stayintheloop #keepintouch #latestnews

💡 @cassplus.bsky.social, a service based in Devon and Cornwall, has been working to advise and support litigants in person through funding from the Ministry of Justice 'Improving Outcomes Through Legal Support Fund', distributed by the Access to Justice Foundation

Centre for Justice Innovation publishes evaluation findings - CASS+ Today, the Centre for Justice Innovation published the full evaluation of our family court support in Devon and Cornwall.

🤝Today, @cjinnovation.bsky.social published the evaluation of our family court support in Devon & Cornwall. This expansion has been funded by the Ministry of Justice UK.

MORE HERE▶️ www.cassplus.org/centre-for-j...

#AccessToJustice #FamilyCourt #LegalSupport #devon #cornwall #justiceinnovation

Find out how we have been working in the family courts for the last two years:

📢Join the Expert Voices online event on 27 Jan, 12:30–1:30pm. Discover the difference we've made for litigants in person in the family courts. Sign up here ⬇️
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#accesstojustice #familycourts #litigantsinperson #justicereform #courtsupport
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💫 Here is Kelly's inspiring journey from over 20 years of offending to valued volunteer at Plymouth Magistrates' Court👇
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Part I: 17:09 - 21:42
Part II: 25:20 - 29:55
#TheLateShow #bbcradio #breakingthecycle #secondchances #RedemptionStory #NewBeginnings

💫 Looking for inspiration tonight? Tune into the BBC Late Show at 10:15pm, across England & hear Kelly’s powerful story.

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#realstory
#VoicesThatMatter
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📢The Ministry of Justice has launched a recruitment drive for 2,000 new magistrates to volunteer as part of its efforts to address the court backlog.

👉🏿Please spread the word about this unique opportunity to take up an important role in society.

More here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🎅 Wishing you all a very happy Christmas. We hope you enjoy time with friends & family, while remembering those no longer with us. We’re taking a break from social media until the New Year 🎄
#merrychristmas #christmas2025 #FestiveSeason #timewithfamily #timewithfriends #friendsandfamily

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've recently launched an e-news & you can read our recent edition here 👇🏿
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You can sign up for our next edition here 👇🏿
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🎄 Our hubs at Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin & Truro courts will be closed over Christmas & New Year. For support through court, please contact us by email. You can find your local contact details here:
www.cassplus.org/contact-us/