💛 Today, we're thinking of all the amazing third sector organisations & individuals we work with. Thank you to all of you. Working together, we can all make change possible for people facing court in Devon & Cornwall. This quote from a client in Truro sums it up 🙌

⚖️ We're calling for more help for people with autism & ADHD throughout the justice system. We fully support the call for a new autism strategy for change for neurodiverse people in the justice system & training for magistrates & egal advisers. Find out more here 👇 www.cassplus.org/support-for-...

🤝 We are here for you at court.⚖️💙 📍Find your local hub here: www.cassplus.org/contact-us/ #helpatcourt #accesstoanswers #FreeandIndependent #ByYourSide #hereforyou #exeter #newtonabbot #plymouth #bodmin #truro

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ We’re proud to support 3 police student placements in Exeter, Newton Abbot & Truro at the moment. It's been an honour to support them at the start of their careers for the last 4 years 🤝 More here👇🏿 www.cassplus.org/supporting-t... #PoliceStudents #Exeter #NewtonAbbot #Truro #Cornwall #Devon

❓Where should millions of pounds in unclaimed compensation go? We believe it should continue to help people access justice. The government is consulting on a change with serious consequences for those who rely on us:🔻 atjf.org.uk/news/consult... DEADLINE: 24/09/2026 🔽 www.gov.uk/government/c...

🫶 We believe that the right conversation at the right time could save a life. Time & time again, we have heard these words: 'I would be dead now if it wasn’t for CASS+'. Our hearts & thoughts go out to all those impacted by suicide today🤝 #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #suicideprevention

📣Earlier this year, Charlie Taylor, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons, inspected court custody facilities in Devon, Cornwall & Dorset. We’re delighted that the report highlights CASS+ very favourably 😎👇 www.cassplus.org/recognised-f... #prisons #CriminalJusticeSystem #devon #cornwall

🌱It was great to meet with young people at HMP Channings Wood Prison yesterday - a valuable opportunity to talk about the support available to help them build a positive future following release. Also, really encouraging to meet others who share our vision. #reducingreoffending #CrimePrevention

🎧The Great Crime Mystery on BBC Radio 4 with former BBC Home Editor, @markeaston1.bsky.social, explores why public perception of crime is at odds with official stats. We’ll keep working to reduce re-offending by getting people help for the reasons for their crime: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

🌈We're delighted to share some more impact figures for 2025-26. We're driven by the belief that when people get the right support & opportunities, they can put the past behind & start again✨ Huge thanks to all our volunteers & supporters who have made this possible. #SocialImpact #SecondChances

💙Huge thanks to Elaine, our Asda Champion in Newton Abbot. She's been far-sighted enough to donate hats, gloves & socks for the many people we expect to see at court & struggling with the cold this winter (admittedly, that does seem a long we off right now🫠).🙏 #asdachampions #Asda #NewtonAbbot

📣 Need support around a family member’s prison sentence or court hearing & you live in Cornwall? Book a free, confidential appointment now: 📞 Truro: 01872 274104 📧truro@cassplus.org 📞 Bodmin: 01208 78003 📧bodmin@cassplus.org More here⬇️ www.cassplus.org/breaking-the...

📣New episodes of Behind the Crime launched on BBC Radio 4. What drives someone to commit a crime, & what can be done to prevent this from happening again?🔽 🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... #BehindTheCrime #BBCRadio4 #BBCSounds #ForensicPsychology #CriminalJustice #Criminology

🤝 If you know someone going through court, we're here to support through one of life's most difficult moments. We're inside Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin & Truro Magistrates' Courts for both criminal & family cases. 🔎Find your local hub here: www.cassplus.org/contact-us/ #CourtSupport

🤳We recently got in touch with a past client supported through court back in 2023. We're pleased share her feelings & to report that she & her family are doing really well. You can read about her experiences here👇🏾 www.cassplus.org/elizabeth-bo... #RealStories #PositiveOutcomes #CourtSupport #family

🆓Anyone can end up at court. CASS+ is independent of the system, inside the courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin & Truro. We give free, confidential, practical advice; emotional support; & ongoing help for as long as you want💙 More here: www.cassplus.org/contact-us/

⚖️ Do you need support through court in Devon or Cornwall? 💙 Mark* shares his story of hope: 'Hopefully, others will learn from my story and turn to CASS+ for support.' 🤝 If you're facing a similar situation, you don't have to go through it alone🔻 www.cassplus.org/overcoming-o... #CourtSupport

📢On top of our usual in-court service, we're now offering a regular drop-in for women facing court in Plymouth. Starts tomorrow morning: For free, confidential support, pop in to the Sunflower Centre: 29, Sunderland Rd, Plymouth, PL4 6BW 🤝 Find out more here: www.cassplus.org/women-involv...

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We are piloting a new approach for women involved in the justice system in Plymouth with a regular drop-in at the Women’s Sunflower Centre.

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🙌Thank you Saskia for volunteering at Exeter Crown & County Court 💙 More insights here: www.cassplus.org/court-delays... #thankyou #volunteering #MakingADifference #communitysupport #givingback #courtvolunteers #AccessToJustice #ExeterLife #exeter #devon #devonandcornwall

📩 You can get all the recent news from our hubs inside the courts in Devon & Cornwall here 🔽 mailchi.mp/6e920584b41d... Sign up for further updates like this here🔽 www.cassplus.org/contact-us/k... #devon #cornwall #devonandcornwall #CourtNews #courts #LocalNews #magistratescourt

📱These new iPads are making our service much more efficient. Our offices are small, but now we can go into the waiting areas to help more people. Thanks to @lbfew.bsky.social for enabling us to support more people through court 🙏 #AccessToJustice #DigitalTransformation #CourtSupport #Devon #Cornwall

🌞It was a great honour to be invited to a garden party by Harriet Hills, High Sheriff of Cornwall. Despite being the hottest day of the year, it was wonderful to meet so many justice officials & hard-working people from across the third sector. #cornwall #trurocornwall #JusticeSystem #community

🙏🏾Thank you for all your support, enabling us to give free advice & emotional support for people in crisis at court. We work hard to deal with the underlying reasons for this crisis, especially poverty, literacy & mental health. Watch our most recent film here👇🏾 youtu.be/0JLVlgtQvYo?...

Turning a past into a future

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Today we're sharing Emma's ADHD story.💙 We're all so proud of everything she has achieved since finding herself at Exeter Court.✨ Read her story of change here: 💫 www.cassplus.org/emma-shares-... #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdsupport #neurodiversity #InclusionMatters #personalgrowth #communitysupport

⚖️Government is calling for everyday heroes to step forward as magistrates. We recently met up with the Magistrates' Association & they have written a new guest blog: cassplus.org/call-for-eve... Find out what's involved tomorrow at 5pm, 11 June: magistrates-association.org.uk/events/new-m...

🔗Many thanks to @probinst2.bsky.social for their latest article highlighting the impact & potential when probation officers work closely with our team in Devon & Cornwall. 🤝Access full feature here: www.probation-institute.org/news/changin... #ProbationService #rehabilitation #criminaljustice

⚖️It was a great honour to be at the Legal Service on Sunday 7th June, at Exeter Cathedral. There were many Devon county justice officials including The High Sheriffs of Devon & Cornwall. We fully support Mark Ansell's drive for Restorative Justice reflected in the order of service:

So proud to be a part of this edition, showing how partnership working at the court door improves engagement, bridging gaps in support and helping probation better address complex needs.

Probation Institute@probinst2.bsky.social · 7mo ago

𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗬! Issue 39 of Probation Quarterly explores some of the most pressing debates in probation today from a wide range of contributors, Download your copy of PQ39 now: www.probation-institute.org/probation-qu...

👏This week, staff & volunteers celebrated at at China Fleet Country Club, recognising individual achievement with a presentation of certificates. As Volunteers' Week comes to an end, we’d like to thank our volunteers again for all they do throughout the year🏆 #VolunteersWeek

🫂Poppy has been volunteering at Exeter Crown & County Court for over a year now. Thank you, Poppy, for everything you do. Here, she shares some of the reasons for people finding themselves at our door. More here⬇️ www.cassplus.org/poppy-finds-... #VolunteersWeek