Community Advice and Support Service (CASS+)

We’ve been around since 2005, now based inside the Courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin and Truro. Our system does not always address the root causes of crime. Anyone can end up at court alone, feeling powerless, trapped and terrified. CASS+ is independent of the system, perfectly-placed inside the Magistrates’ Courts. We listen and give free practical advice; emotional support; and ongoing help for as long as they want us with them. We can reduce the risk of re-offending by working with our partners to find solutions to the complicated situations people face, especially when it comes to: … spiralling financial hardship and debt … homelessness and accommodation … general wellbeing … domestic abuse … substance use … mental health, including depression and anxiety … literacy issues … general court support … education, training and employment