👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ 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.

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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

Trudy has been volunteering with us at Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court. She brings a wealth of knowledge & experience. 💙Thank you, Trudy, we appreciate everything you do for us & our clients🎉 Trudy shares her insights here: www.cassplus.org/volunteer-tr... #VolunteersWeek #newtonabbot #devon

🤝🏿Thankyou to our of our wonderful volunteers at Plymouth Magistrates' Court. We appreciate everything you do for us & the people who need us at court each day.🌟 #VolunteersWeek #plymouth #devon #volunteering

👏This week is all about our volunteers for Volunteers' Week. So, today, we're introducing some of the team in Exeter. BIG THANK YOU to all of you for your time, compassion & knowledge. We couldn't do this without you 🫶 #volunteers_week #exeter #devon