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Each month, we support over 150 people as they go through the courts in Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, Bodmin & Newton Abbot, & into life beyond.
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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...
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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🎅 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
December 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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We've recently launched an e-news & you can read our recent edition here 👇🏿
mailchi.mp/d0c34d108cb6...

You can sign up for our next edition here 👇🏿
www.cassplus.org/contact-us/k...
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 ...
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December 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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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/
December 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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🕊️ "I know I would have died if I had gone back to prison in 2014."
To mark our 20th anniversary, Derrick - former client turned volunteer - shares his journey from when he met us at court in 2014.
👐 Volunteering has given Derrick purpose & fulfilment - more here: www.cassplus.org/derrick-unde...
December 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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🙏🏾We just want to say a big thankyou to everyone for helping us get to our 20th milestone. We couldn’t have done this without you. We are so incredibly grateful. You have made us into the charity you see today. We're excited for what we can achieve in the next 20 years❤️
December 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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"I personally think lack of support with trauma, mental health issues and homelessness play a huge role in people being caught up in the revolving doors of our Criminal Justice System."

🔄Here, Patrick shares his belief that with the right support, it's possible to make change 🔄
An interview with Patrick at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court - CASS+
Interview with Peer Researcher, Patrick, at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court where he is finding solutions to some very complicated situations.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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⚖️ We have a backlog in the criminal courts of nearly 80,000 cases. CASS+ broadly welcomes measures to ensure speedier justice for thousands of people. Read our full statement here 👇

www.cassplus.org/we-welcome-t...

#speedierjustice #AccessToJustice #criminaljustice #cassplus
We welcome the government response to the Leveson Review - CASS+
We welcome the government response to the Leveson Review, investing in the justice system and dealing with the court backlog.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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👏 Huge thanks to @probinst2.bsky.social for sharing our 20-year journey from humble beginnings in 2005 to the charity you see today 🙌 #probation #cassplus #20YearsStrong #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #CharityLife #NonprofitImpact #ProbationSupport #MilestoneMoment #SocialImpact #CharityStory
December 3, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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🚀'CASS+ has shown me that I am a good person & I’ve got something to contribute.'✨

Kimberley’s* story is an 18-year journey from prison to stability, strength & self-belief 👇
www.cassplus.org/kimberley-tu...

*Name changed to protect identity.
November 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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👋 Today, we say goodbye to Carole Edwards who helped set up our charity. Thank you for your vision, dedication & brilliant bid writing. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter — you’ll always be part of our story 🙏
#goodbyecolleague #newbeginnings❤️ #endofanera #thankyou❤️
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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🎉Big thanks to The Plymouth Chronicle for featuring our 20th anniversary. Now more people in Plymouth will know where to get support through court ⬇️
www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk/charity-help...

#20YearsStrong #20thanniversary #devon #Plymouth #CommunitySupport #LocalNews #celebration #grateful
Charity helping people facing court celebrates its 20 year anniversary - Plymouth Chronicle
A local charity which has helped thousands of people going through the justice system has celebrated its 20th anniversary.
www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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🖥️ We're still hoping that the news of our 20th anniversary will go out on 16th or 17th November on BBC One Spotlight. Meanwhile, you can read the full BBC interview with Carole & Kelly here 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#bbc #bbcnews #accesstosupport
Ex-offender paying back with South West court support charity
A volunteer for CASS+ says she loves
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November 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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👩‍🎓"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
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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📻 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
Julie Skentelbery - Neil Caddy sits in (10/11/2025) - BBC Sounds
Daytimes with Neil, where Cornwall comes to talk. Call: 0808 100 1039.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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🙏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
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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👉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-...
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.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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🎈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...
20th anniversary celebration - CASS+
Employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients gathered at the stunning Boconnoc Estate to celebrate our 20th anniversary.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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📣 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...
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.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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📌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
October 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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“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
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October 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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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
October 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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👏 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
September 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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🙌🏽 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 🙏
September 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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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
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.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM