County Lines and Coronavirus. What to look out for and how to get help
County Lines (also known as dangerous drug networks) refers to the transportation and supply of drugs from larger towns and cities to market towns, rural and suburban locations. County Lines
Stop Loan Sharks reach major milestone and increase online presence
The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) have reached a major milestone of helping 30,000 people escape the clutches of loan sharks and have increased their online presence, providing extra
Identifying and Reporting Modern Slavery during COVID-19
The Home Office has developed a flyer to help support individuals in identifying and reporting potential victims of modern slavery during COVID-19. Please view this flyer to learn
Safeguarding Adults Advice for Coronavirus Volunteers
Dear Devon volunteer, Firstly, thank you for volunteering in these challenging times. It is wonderful to see people pull together to build resilience and support the most vulnerable people
Beware of loan sharks during the COVID-19 pandemic!
A warning has been issued for people to beware of and avoid loan sharks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/warning-issued-over-loan-sharks-during-covid-19-pandemic/ for more information on how to spot a loan
New domestic abuse campaign launched as cases are expected to increase
Partner agencies across Devon and Cornwall have launched a campaign to raise awareness around domestic abuse and have warned that it may increase in the coming weeks due to
Postponement of Face-To-Face Training
As you may be aware, the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has led to us experiencing extraordinary times across the UK and the world. In light of the exceptional circumstances and rapidly
Beware of COVID-19 Related Scams!
Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in COVID-19 related scams. For more information, please visit https://www.nationaltradingstandards.uk/news/beware-of-covid19-scams/ Trading Standards also provide helpful information on
Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership January 2020 Newsletter
DSAP Newsletter – Jan 2020 Change of Name: The Devon Safeguarding Adults Board agreed that the formal name be changed to the Devon Safeguarding Adults Partnership (DSAP) as ‘Partnership’
Safer Devon Partnership’s Online Radicalisation Campaign is now live!
Safer Devon Partnership have now launched their Online Radicalisation Campaign. The aims of this campaign are as follows: Increase the awareness that radicalisation is happening in Devon. Highlight who