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.
24/08/2026: Children are ‘not safe’ on the internet: Stark warning as head of ‘Britain’s FBI’ tells Mail there are now up to 900 reports of child abuse online EVERY day
It is ‘not safe’ for children to go online, the head of the National Crime Agency has warned. Graeme Biggar issued a stark message to parents amid rocketing reports of child abuse on social media and gaming platforms.
24/08/2026: New guidance for parents and carers as AI-manipulated images of children become a growing concern
Parents and carers are being alerted to the growing threat of children’s images shared online being manipulated into AI generated sexual abuse material.
24/08/2026: Disrupting Livestreamed Child Sexual Abuse
Research briefing on the scale of livestreamed child sexual abuse in the UK and abroad; including technological solutions and regulatory approaches.
23/08/2026: ‘Let young people lead the way on anti-social behaviour’
For Sienna Ahir and her peers, witnessing the impact of anti-social behaviour has become a normal part of life.
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.