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24 June 2020

Online during lockdown

Is someone you know struggling with the restrictions on socialising? Spending more time online, reluctant to have a chat? Behaviour changed? Talking about new online friends? Intervene early, report your

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22 June 2020

Domestic Abuse

Parents may be abused by their own children. Abuse can include physical abuse, emotional and psychological manipulation and threats. Domestic abuse is never ok. Help is available. #YouAreNotAlone. Further information

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18 June 2020

Stop Loan Sharks

During the Covid-19 pandemic Stop Loan Sharks are still available for advice and information

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5 June 2020

Residents urged to watch out for Coronavirus ‘test and trace’ scam

Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is warning residents to be aware of scammers looking to exploit the new NHS Test and Trace service.   Follow the link: https://www.devonnewscentre.info/residents-urged-to-watch-out-for-coronavirus-test-and-trace-scam/

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1 June 2020

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

21 May 2020

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

7 May 2020

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

31 March 2020

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

27 March 2020

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


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