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.
03/08/2026: New Changes to the Sentencing Act and the Implications for Children and Young People
The Sentencing Act 2026, which received royal assent on 22 January 2026, has introduced key changes to various areas of the sentencing regime, including standard determinate sentence (SDS) release points, recall periods, and maximum suspendable terms.
31/07/2026: A new era for safeguarding in sport
Louise Exton, head of NSPCC Sport, explains why the charity’s specialist child protection in sport service has been renamed amid a worrying rise in safeguarding concerns about children in a sports setting.
29/07/2026: Children And Policing
Three national studies recommend a child first approach in policing.
27/07/2026: Think-tank warns childhood vulnerability is worsening across England
Millions of children in England are facing worsening poverty, housing insecurity, mental ill-health and educational disengagement, according to latest analysis.
Let’s Talk
Information for parents about the community safety risks our young people face today. Watch the latest video now.
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.