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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.
Latest News
04/02/2026: YEF guidance highlights youth workers’ ‘central role’ in tackling violence
The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) has published guidance supporting youth workers to prevent young people getting involved in violence after a survey found most practitioners received little or no prevention training.
04/02/2026: Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
A ban on students using mobile phones during the school day has been backed by the House of Lords.
03/02/2026: Study charts commercialisation of children’s homes in England
Researchers analysed data on children’s home ownership to track changes over the past decade in who operates residential settings to reveal a surge in provision run by commercial investors and individuals.
02/02/2026: NHS job cuts hitting specialist looked-after children roles, warn social care bodies
Government drive for integrated care boards to cut headcounts by 50% is leading to designated doctor and nurse roles being put at risk of redundancy or amalgamated with other posts, says charity
Upcoming Events
Tackling Stalking Digital Conference
31/03/2026
Join Westminster Insight’s Tackling Stalking Digital Conference to improve your organisation’s approach to stalking, supporting victims, and managing perpetrators.
To be completed by March 2026, Richard Wright KC will lead an independent review to examine whether current laws are strong enough to protect victims and ensure perpetrators are punished. It will also look at how stalking and harassment laws work together – and whether the system needs to be clearer and more joined-up to tackle this serious crime.
From £279.00
Anti-Social Behaviour Conference
27/04/2026
Join Westminster Insight’s national Anti-Social Behaviour Conference to gain clarity on the Government’s evolving approach to tackling ASB and what it means in practice for policing and criminal justice, local authorities, social housing landlords, and other partner agencies.
Hear the latest updates on the Crime and Policing Bill, including timelines for new measures and practical guidance on implementing Respect Orders and housing and youth injunctions, delivering the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee (NPG), and meeting the duty to carry out ASB Case Reviews. Explore how new powers can be used more effectively to prevent and respond to anti-social behaviour.
IStructe, London and Online From £299.00
Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Conference
29/06/2026
Join Westminster Insight’s Tackling Violence against Women and Girls conference bringing together policymakers, key stakeholders, frontline service providers, survivors and civil society to explore what the strategy means in practice and how it can be implemented effectively and equitably across the UK.
TBC From £299.00