Event Calendar

Upcoming Events

Tackling County Lines Digital Conference

02/12/2025

With an estimated 14,500 children at risk or involved in county lines criminal exploitation, the urgency to act has never been greater. Chaired by Steph Roberts-Bibby, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board, Westminster Insight’s timely Tackling County Lines online conference will explore the latest developments in policy, prevention, and protection.

From £279.00

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Victims at the Heart of Justice Digital Conference

28/01/2026

Upholding victims’ rights means guaranteeing they are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion throughout the criminal justice process, giving them a voice, ensuring they are safe, and have access to the services they need. Westminster Insight’s Victims at the Heart of Justice Digital Conference will take place this coming January. Join colleagues from across agencies to discover how to rebuild confidence in the justice system and uphold the rights of victims through dignity, protection, support, and access to vital services.

From £299

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Tackling Spiking Online Training

30/01/2026

The Tackling Spiking online training equips you with the knowledge and skills to help prevent, identify, and respond to spiking incidents. Learn how to protect individuals, preserve evidence, and support victims with confidence and care. This timely course also provides a clear overview of the legal framework, including new provisions in the Crime and Policing Bill like the introduce of a new offence – administering a harmful substance.

From £279.00

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Work experience 2025

Work Experience 2025 So brings to an end another successful year of work experience across Devon and Cornwall. With five weeks of programmes run across the force and approximately a hundred year 10 students taking part, this has been our largest experience yet. With applications having been open since September,...
National News

01/08/2024: Ban ‘zombie knives’ and machetes now, Idris Elba says

Idris Elba is calling on the government to immediately ban the sale of so-called “zombie” knives and machetes, to reduce the number of young people losing their lives.

(Source: BBC)

31/07/2024: Unis told to improve sexual harassment protection

Universities in England need to step up efforts to protect students from sexual harassment, their watchdog has said.

(Source: BBC News)

31/07/2024: Youth justice services should take on young adult cases, chief inspector suggests

Youth justice services (YJSs) should take on cases involving 18- to 21-year-olds to relieve pressure on adult probation services amid the prisons overcrowding crisis, the chief inspector of probation has said.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

31/07/2024: Trial bids to tackle mental health challenges faced by children with epilepsy

A scheme is to be trialed in the South West of England to improve mental health support for children and young people with epilepsy.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

30/07/2024: Girl, 12, victim of ‘deepfake’ bullying porn image

A family have said that police did not do enough to protect their 12-year-old daughter after school bullies posted a “deepfake” pornographic image of her on social media.

(Source: BBC News)

30/07/2024: Suicide: ‘The manliest thing is talking’ – Sam Tompkins

From busking on the streets of Brighton to hanging out with Justin Bieber, Sam Tompkins’ rise to fame has been meteoric, but it has not been without adversity.

(Source: BBC News)

29/07/2024: Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court

A ban on puberty blockers introduced by the previous government using emergency legislation was lawful, the High Court has ruled.

(Source: BBC News)

27/07/2024: Why school exclusions are at record levels

Figures released last week showed the highest yearly numbers of suspensions and exclusions of school pupils in England. Is worsening behaviour really the only explanation?

(Source: BBC News)

26/07/2024: Most children don’t tell family about online life

Only 28% of schoolchildren in Wales tell their families about their online lives, according to a new report.

(Source: BBC News)

26/07/2024: The constant, stressful fight for special needs help

Sammi describes herself as a “fighter”. In recent months, her evenings and weekends have been consumed by emails and phone calls. All this to ensure her two sons, aged five and 12, get the special educational needs services that will help them thrive at school and home.

(Source: BBC News)

26/07/2024: EHCPs for half of children delayed, study finds

Just 49% of education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) were produced within the 20-week statutory limit in 2022, with families “begging” councils for help, a report has revealed.

(Source: Children and Young People Now)

26/07/2024: Labour halts Tory law on freedom of speech in English universities

Education secretary ‘to consider options’ including repeal of controversial powers introduced by last government.

(Source: Guardian)