bullying

‘Mindless’ bullying in Exmouth prompts calls for parents to speak with children

Exmouth parents have been called upon to speak to their children about ‘mindless’ bullying, following three back-to-back incidents in the town.

The community shelter in Phear Park has frequently been targeted by vandals in the past, but in the last week nasty and victimising comments were written about a number of children.

Despite swift action by East Devon District Council...

Childline launches campaign to help children at risk of sexual exploitation

New analysis by the NSPCC of police recorded crime data reveals the number of crimes with an element of child sexual exploitation in the South West has almost tripled within the last year.

During 2021/22, a total of 3,866 crimes were recorded by Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset Police forces, compared to 1,383 offences in 2020/21*

In the...

Sporting heroes meet 'Local Heroes' in anti-bullying initiative

Devon and Cornwall Police are launching their ‘Local Heroes’ initiative throughout schools in the region, on Wednesday 18 September. The initiative, run in association with Young Devon, aims to educate young people about diversity and bullying, while promoting values of tolerance, honesty, fairness and respect.

The high profile, sporting heroes supporting this initiative are:...