MAKING DEVON’S COMMUNITIES EVEN SAFER
Safer Devon is a partnership of public, voluntary and community organisations that work together to make Devon’s communities safer. It provides leadership for community safety work carried out across the county.
Partners include Devon’s four local Community Safety Partnerships (CSPs) which conduct work in the following areas:
- East and Mid Devon
- Exeter
- North Devon and Torridge
- South Devon and Dartmoor (Teignbridge, South Hams and West Devon)
Safer Devon and its partners are committed to supporting Devon’s communities through preventing and tackling community safety issues which negatively affect local people and communities, such as crime, hidden and visible harm and exploitation.
This website provides information about what we are doing to make Devon’s communities even safer as well as how to access support and advice if you are affected by a community safety issue.
Although #Easter is traditionally a time we get together, this year is different.
Please stay home and celebrate only with those in your household. Or why not try a virtual Easter on video call with friends and family?
Together #WeAreDevon 💚 #StayHomeSaveLives
Easter is traditionally a time we get together, this year is different. Please stay home and celebrate Easter Sunday & Monday only with those in your household. Why not try a virtual Easter video call with friends and family?
#WeAreDevon #StayHomeSaveLives
There has been an increase in scams and doorstep traders who are trying to exploit fear and uncertainty during this difficult time. We urge you to keep safe and vigilant and look out for scams in your neighbourhood. Find information and help at http://soc.devon.cc/https___www_nationaltradingstandards_uk_news_beware-of-covid19-scams__fxuEo
One way that abusers control their victims is to isolate them from friends and family.
Enforced isolation due to Coronavirus may increase domestic abuse.
If you or someone you know is suffering abuse, help is available. Call 0808 2000 247 or visit: http://soc.devon.cc/4OYXQ
When people are being abused, they may feel like they're walking on eggshells with their partners.
Survivors of abuse talk about their experiences in this video. Are you in a similar situation? Help is available: http://soc.devon.cc/7M2hc
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LATEST CAMPAIGNS
New domestic abuse campaign launched to raise awareness of domestic abuse and Covid-19
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 the impact of Covid-19. You can access anonymous and confidential support at the Victim Care website.
Trading Standards is warning people to remain vigilant following a rise in COVID-19 related scams.
There has been an increase in scams and doorstep traders who are trying to exploit fear and uncertainty during this difficult time. We urge you to keep safe and vigilant and look out for scams in your neighbourhood.
For more information, please visit the Trading Standards website. To find out more about scams visit Trading Standard’s ‘What Is A Scam?’ page.
You can download this information sheet about Scams.
Beware of loan sharks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Stop Loan Sharks is warning people to be aware of and avoid loan sharks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visit the Stop Loan Sharks website for information on how to spot a loan shark and access help. You can also contact the Stop Loan Sharks helpline service on 0300 555 2222.
Alcohol and drug misuse
Alcohol and drug misuse can impact individuals, families and communities. Find out how you can access support for yourself or others.
Radicalisation
Radicalisation causes significant harm to individuals and communities all over the UK. Find out what you can do if you have concerns that someone you know is being radicalised.
Hate Crime
Hate crime can be hugely damaging to individuals and communities. Find out how you can report hate crime and access support for yourself or others.
Sexual violence and Domestic Violence and abuse
We are committed to ending sexual violence and domestic violence and abuse in Devon. Find out how you can access support for yourself or others.
Suicide Prevention
Across the UK suicide is the leading cause of death in men under the age of 50, young people and new mothers. Find out how you can access support for yourself or others.
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking
Modern slavery is a hidden form of exploitation which takes many forms and leads to significant harm. Learn more about the signs of exploitation and how to access support for yourself or others.
Sexual exploitation
Sexual exploitation can affect people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Learn more about the signs of exploitation and how to access support for yourself or others.
Dangerous Drug Networks and County Lines
Dangerous drug networks are run by criminal gangs who exploit vulnerable children and adults to produce, transport and sell illegal substances. Learn more about the signs of exploitation and how to access support for yourself or others.
FRAUD AND CYBER CRIME
Fraud and cybercrime are forms of financial exploitation which involve pressuring, deceiving and tricking people into handing over money and possessions. Learn more about the signs of financial exploitation and how to access support for yourself or others.
Safer Devon
By working together we can tackle community safety issues more effectively to make Devon even safer for residents and communities.
Our partners include:
- East and Mid Devon Community Safety Partnership
- Exeter Community Safety Partnership
- North Devon and Torridge Community Safety Partnership
- South Devon and Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership
- Devon County Council
- Devon and Cornwall Police
- Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall
- NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group
- Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service
- National Probation Service
- Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Community Rehabilitation Company
- Devon and North Dorset Prisons
