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.
29/04/2026: Meta found in breach of EU law for failing to keep children off platforms
Commission says tech company does not have effective measures to keep under-13s off Facebook and Instagram
29/04/2026: Children and victims of child sexual abuse are being ‘failed’, warns charity as EU found to host 63% of world’s criminal child sexual abuse webpages
More than half of the global child sexual abuse URLs (310,437) identified by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) in 2025 were traced to hosting services in EU member states
28/04/2026: Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
The government is committed to implementing social media restrictions for under-16s but ministers must “make sure it works” before introducing changes, the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has told the BBC.
27/04/2026: Youth workers voice concerns over job security and lack of training
Just four out of 10 youth workers feel secure about the future of their role and only two-thirds are confident they will be working in the sector in a year’s time, a poll has revealed.
11/05/2026: Mental Health Awareness WeekMental Health Awareness Week is a week-long campaign that takes place every year in May. It highlights the importance of good mental health, . . .Information
29/06/2026: Tackling Violence against Women and Girls ConferenceFollowing the Government published Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls, this . . .Information
30/06/2026: Mental Health Act Digital ConferenceSix months on from Royal Assent of the Mental Health Act, focus has shifted from policy reform to early implementation and delivery. As the first new . . .Information
Health for Teens
For ages 11-19 to learn about their health, with bite sized information.
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 Online 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
Cyber Choices
Help make informed choices and to use their cyber skills in a legal way.
Devon YJS
The Devon Youth Justice Service works with young people who get into trouble with the law.
Cornwall YJS
Working with partners to prevent offending and re-offending by aged 10-17 year olds.
Plymouth YJS
a multi-agency approach to prevent children aged 10 to 17 from offending or reoffending.