Welcome to DCD hub, for professionals working with children and young people from Devon and Cornwall Police.
News
23/06/2025: Mobile phones banned in schools from September (Jersey)
The Government of Jersey will not allow mobile phone use at its schools and colleges from the start of September, parents have been told.
23/06/2025: One in 10 looked-after children have high care placement instability
Rates of high care placement instability decreased slightly in 2024 according to latest official statistics – with the percentage of children facing three or more placements in a year falling from 11% to 10% compared with the previous year.
23/06/2025: Reducing The Over-Representation Of Looked After Children In The Criminal Justice System
Clare Birtwistle of Manchester Metropolitan University guest blogs on reducing the over-representation of looked after children in the CJS
23/06/2025: IWF joins with partners to transform the global response for victims and survivors of online child sexual abuse
The Internet Watch Foundation has joined with a consortium of partners to develop the Artemis Survivor Hub (ASH) – a revolutionary, victim-focused response to online child sexual exploitation.
23/06/2025: New YJLC Legal Guide in Out of Court Disposals
The YJLC team are delighted to announce the publication of their latest legal guide Out of Court Disposals.
20/06/2025: Councils face millions in extra Send costs as overhaul delayed
High-needs deficits kept off council books for two more years in England, but some say it prolongs financial pain.
19/06/2025: Be ready to be shocked and offended at university, students told
Students should be ready to be shocked and offended at university, according to the man in charge of ensuring free speech on campuses.
19/06/2025: Pupil drug and alcohol use sparking violence, teachers warn
Teachers are warning that drug and alcohol use among pupils is contributing to violence and disruption in schools.
19/06/2025: Barrier lifted to care leaver social housing from next month
“Unfair barriers” to social housing for care leavers are to be lifted within weeks, the government has confirmed.
Newsletter
Events
10/09/2025: Tackling Modern Slavery Conference 2025
Attend the Tackling Modern Slavery Conference 2025, where policymakers, law enforcement, NGOs, and community organisations will share their insights on tackling modern slavery. You will hear national updates on government approaches to . . .
Details
School incidents:
When to report to the police
When incidents happen in schools, it can sometimes be difficult to know whether to involve the police or deal with it using the school behaviour management system.The information on these pages provide a guide for school staff to determine the best course of action.
ELearning
Training for Educational Settings: Schools, Colleges and Universities
Young people are living in a world that is increasingly diverse, recognises various identities and can sometimes be challenging towards differences that can lead to hateful and harmful behaviour and affect their lives deeply.
Our training addresses topics such as prejudice, discrimination, hate crime, online hate, fake news, exploring inclusion and diversity framed around critical thinking skills.
We work with young people in all settings and deliver content to meet their needs
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Documents and Publications
YJLC Legal Guides No 15: Out of Court Disposals
The presumption that children will be diverted away from prosecution through the use of out of court disposals (OOCDs) is the starting point of the youth justice system. This guide provides an overview of the OOCDs available to children and the law and guidance around the decision-making process. It gives practical guidance on how to argue for an OOCD for your child client.
YJLC (11/06/2025)
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Links
Change 4U (Cornwall)
Change 4U provides three tiers of support available to men and women to change behaviour and develop healthier relationship skills, knowledge and understanding.