A street-based youth project that protects vulnerable young people who are at risk of being exploited and lured into criminal activity is successfully helping to turn lives around. For the past four years, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has continued to fund Devon-based Space Youth Services to run its Assertive Outreach programme. Youth […]
Victim services
Victims of rape and serious sexual offences in Devon and Cornwall now have access to a powerful new video resource explaining what happens when such crimes are reported to the police and the support available throughout the process. The video, created as part of the wider Criminal Justice and You initiative, has been developed by the […]
A mandatory early intervention service for perpetrators of domestic abuse has been launched in Devon and Cornwall to reduce the risk of future harm to victims and children. Perpetrators of ‘standard risk’ domestic abuse can now be ordered by Devon & Cornwall Police to attend victim focused workshops that will enable them to understand the […]
Compelling victim stories, including from a young woman who tragically witnessed her mum be brutally shot dead by her stepdad, have been shared with Devon & Cornwall Police, to help improve policy and working practices within the constabulary. Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, has welcomed the event […]
The terrifying and long-lasting impact stalking has on victims' lives - described as psychological terrorism - has been shared by a Devon survivor in support of National Stalking Awareness Week. Latest data from Devon & Cornwall Police has revealed 14,457 stalking and harassment offences were recorded within a 12-month period to February 2025 - an increase […]