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.
21/09/2026: Young people aren’t snowflakes – mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Accusations that the young are a snowflake generation are wrong, the head of an independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism has told the BBC.
21/09/2026: CYP Now Youth justice reform – experts flag 4 key issues
A Justice Committee session on the youth secure estate heard evidence on a range of issues including when custody should be used, the role of community sentences, conditions in young offender institutions and the criminalisation of children.
21/09/2026: Five ways youth professionals can mitigate gambling harm in young people
Youth workers and trusted adults can play a crucial role in supporting young people who display problem gambling behaviour, explains Ciarán McGinley, participation manager at charity GamCare.
21/09/2026: Building trust in youth justice research with peer researchers
A pilot evaluation of mentoring for young people at risk of involvement in violence suggests that peer researchers with lived experience close to young people’s own helped them open up, share sensitive information and stay engaged.
Let’s Talk
Information for parents about the community safety risks our young people face today. Watch the latest video now.
28/09/2026: Deferred Prosecutions, Cautions & Outcome 23Deferred prosecution is an umbrella term covering both deferred prosecutions and deferred cautions. Crucially, these options can be available even . . .Information
05/10/2026: Care Duties owed to children in the Youth Justice SystemThis workshop explores the legal duties owed to children in care within the youth justice system, and how to translate those duties into meaningful, . . .Information
12/11/2026: Youth Matters: Turning the national strategy into lasting changeNearly one year on from the launch of the national strategy, Children & Young People Now’s Youth Matters conference is bringing together leading . . .Information
26/11/2026: Tackling Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) Digital ConferenceBringing together frontline practitioners across police, criminal justice, schools, children’s services, youth offending teams, health services, . . .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.