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Court Support Service

Pact’s court service provides trained volunteers offering information, advice, and practical and emotional support to defendant’s families through the court process, with a particular focus on supporting those who are separated due to a custodial sentence being passed. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2016

Updated: 3rd February, 2022

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