Spot and prevent online exploitation
As we’re all spending more time online at the moment, it’s important to remember that offenders are using the internet – social media, chats or games – to target people.
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 21st May
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues a clear overview of the current situation and our plan moving forward.
Help and support for victims of sexual abuse
This is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for any adults and children subjected to sexual abuse. Please remember that help and support is available
Help and support for domestic abuse
This is a difficult and worrying time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with abuse, and the professionals working hard to support them.
Advice for single parents
For many single parents, the thought of becoming unwell with coronavirus (COVID-19) while having children to protect and care for is a very real worry.
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 14th May
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues a clear overview of the current situation and our plan moving forward.
Amendments to children’s social care legislation
As you may already be aware, new legislation came into force on 24th April that will temporarily affect the statutory obligations
Police launch campaign to raise awareness of online CSE
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an awareness campaign to ask the public to help spot the signs of online Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
New domestic abuse campaign launched
Partner agencies across Devon and Cornwall are launching a campaign to raise awareness around domestic abuse and have warned that it may increase in the coming weeks
Safer Devon releases video to combat online radicalisation
The Safer Devon Partnership has released a video to help combat radicalisation by highlighting the potential dangers of online gaming.