Scam campaign from Citizens Advice Corwnall
One in three people in The South West has been targeted by a scammer during lockdown. Find out what’s happening, and how to protect yourself. Download resources for your community.
New Safeguarding campaign launched – ‘Speak Out’
We all have a responsibility to protect children and young people by knowing the signs of sexual abuse. Find out how to report any concerns. #SpeakOutStopAbuse
Sobriety tags
‘Sobriety tags’ will be used from today for people who commit crimes while under the influence of alcohol, helping them to quit alcohol, and preventing the cycle of crime.
Video calls from prisons
A new scheme allows for prisoners to hold video calls, helping families and friends keep in touch.
Mobile phones for vulnerable households
Vodaphone is partnering with three charities to launch the Great British Tech Appeal, to receive publicly donated phones and tables for redistribution to families and individuals in need.
Latest news from Clinks including a new grant programme
Find out the latest news from Clinks including a new grant programme, support for families with a parent in prision and details on the early release of some prisoners.
Guidance to help volunteers recognise and respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence
Guidance has been produced for volunteers to help them to recognise and respond to domestic abuse and sexual violence.
(The guidance is for volunteers NOT those who are or who may be experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence.)
The Criminal Justice System – advice and information during Covid-19
Clinks have a range of advice and information for those in working with people in the criminal justice system.
COVID 19 update – Monday 23 March
Advice around the coronavirus in sign language, for trustees, first aiders, and those working in criminal justice sector, plus help for rough sleepers, and statements from the BBC and Royal Mail.
Online safety for children and young people
Keeping children safe online – what resources are there to help those who find themselves with kids at home right now? Protect children and young people against cyber bullying.
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day 18 March
National Child Exploitation Awareness Day is on 18 March. Find out more, and get hold of some images to use on your social media to help the campaign.
Current government consultations
Government consultations around the DWP engaging with disabled people, care leavers provision, rthe dormant assets scheme, and the Victims’ Code.
Reports on safeguarding children at risk of exploitation, and around probation
Safeguarding children A new report has been published by the Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel, around safeguarding children at risk from criminal exploitation. The covering letter from John Clements, Independent Chair of Our Safeguarding Children Partnership...Safeguarding update
Safeguarding round-up – FGM reporting, stalking protection orders, abuse in the Catholic Church, protecting children overseas from UK abusers, and removing CSA images online.
Devon & Cornwall Police Volunteer Awards 2020 – Open for Nominations
Nominations are open for the Devon and Cornwall Police Volunteer Awards, celebrating teams, employers who release staff to participate in policing, and the Community Accreditation Scheme.
Invitation to Tender, for CASS+
The Centre for Justice Innovation and CASS+ are inviting tenders for an organisation or partnership to conduct an evaluation of the CASS+ Community Advice Service. Closing 24 Feb.
#ItsNotOK campaign against sexual violence
Safer Cornwall is co-ordinating a campaign this week, for Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week around #ItsNotOK. Speak up for safety.
News on crime and imprisonment
Catch up on news around deaths in prisons, young offenders institutions, consultation around criminalising trespass (Gypsies etc affected), the latest ONS crime figures, and 2 events coming up.
February awareness days and commemorations
A busy month of awareness days, including around health, LGBT+, sexual abuse, hearing, volunteering, Fairtrade, dignity in care, safer internet, and random acts of kindness.
Round-up of news stories about women
Women in the news – birth rate changes and challenges, domestic abuse, This Girl Can overcoming taboos in sport, and hi-tech work culture impacting families.