If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person in Devon, please make a request for support or report a child safety concern.
In an emergency call 999.
Harmful sexual behaviour
A significant number of sexual offences against children and young people are committed by their peers, so understanding and responding appropriately to harmful sexual behaviour is an important area of practice for all professionals to consider.
Child sex offender scheme
The child sex offender disclosure scheme allows members of the public – whether parents, carers and guardians or another interested party – to formally ask the police to tell them if someone has a record for child sexual offences.
Missing children
100,000 children and young people run away from home or care in the UK each year – that’s one every five minutes. Children run away for all sorts of reasons, including trouble at school or arguments within the family. They may leave on impulse or in protest.
Bullying and cyberbullying
Bullying is behaviour that hurts someone else – such as name calling, hitting or pushing, spreading rumours, threatening or undermining someone. Bullying is not always physical and can have a serious, long-term effect on a child.
Online safety
The internet is an exciting place for children and young people to play, explore and connect. It’s also an important learning tool, with early use of digital technology being shown
Make a request for support or report a child safety concern
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person in Devon, please make a request for support or report a child safety concern.