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Welcome to the Devon and Cornwall Police website for professionals working with children and young people. On these pages you can find guidance and information across a range of themes and issues they may be facing.
We also have links to a range of resources for use in the classroom and beyond as well and links to third-party support and information. Click on ‘News and information’ for the latest from the world of Children and Young People.
18/03/2026: ‘My daughter thought she was talking to a boy online and sent nude pics – but it was someone else’
Experts say there is a “notable gap” in what we know about how perpetrators are using the web to exploit children.
18/03/2026: Most sex offenders exposed to abuse online as children
Experts say there is a ‘notable gap’ in what we know about how perpetrators are using the web to exploit children.
16/03/2026: Immigration reforms raise risk of exploitation of migrant care leavers, charity warns
Anti child trafficking campaigners are warning that immigration reforms could place vulnerable young people at “serious risk of exploitation and re-trafficking”.
13/03/2026: Games with loot boxes to get minimum 16 age rating across Europe
Games which feature loot boxes will soon be given an age rating of 16 across Europe, including in the UK, under a host of changes, external by the European video game ratings organisation.
11/02/2025: Safer Internet DaySafer Internet Day will take place on 11th February 2025 – join organisations worldwide to make the . . .Information
10/09/2025: Tackling Modern Slavery Conference 2025Attend the Tackling Modern Slavery Conference 2025, where policymakers, law enforcement, NGOs, and . . .Information
23/09/2025: Tackling Harassment in Higher Education ConferenceFrom 1st August 2025, all universities and colleges will be required to meet a new condition of . . .Information
25/09/2025: Early Help: Innovation and ImpactAmidst reforms to children’s social care, ongoing budgetary pressures and increased emphasis on . . .Information
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Health for Teens
For young people aged 11-19 to learn about their health. Tailored content specific to your area, features bite-sized information on a comprehensive range of physical and emotional health topics for teenagers
Shore
A safe place for teens concerned about sexualised behaviour.
CEOP Online Safety
Aims to help protect children and young people from online child sexual abuse.
Let's Talk
Information for parents about the community safety risks our young people face today.
YGAM
Preventing gaming and gambling harms among young people
The Mix
Essential support for under 25s in the UK offer free, confidential support upon with mental health, relationships, work, money and more.
Devon Schools Wellbeing Partnership
Hosted by Devon County, a universal health and wellbeing resource for all schools in Devon.
Professionals Onlines Safety Helpline
Supporting professionals working with children and young people.
Safecall
Helpline service for young people who are at risk of going missing or being exploited.
Y-Smart
Drug and Alcohol Services for young people, parents and professionals (Devon).
Yzup
Drug and Alcohol Services for young people, parents and professionals (Cornwall).
Plymouth substance misuse service
For young people under 18 who live in Plymouth and are struggling with drug or alcohol use.
Talk to Frank
Honest information about drugs
Fearless
Helping young people make positive decisions about crime.
Childnet
Helpful information and guidance for children, parents and professionals
Lucy Faithfull Foundation
supports anyone with a concern about child sexual abuse and its prevention.
Keeping Children Safe Online
Information, guidance and resources for parents and professionals.
Childline
A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything.
Get Safe Online
Free, impartial online safety advice on safeguarding children when they are online.
Papyrus
Papyrus is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.
Stand against Violence
Violence Prevention Through Education | Age appropriate workshops and assemblies for ages 8-18