Police forces in the South West logged 487 online child sex offences during 2019/20, a 45% rise from the previous year’s figure of 334.*
Data obtained by the NSPCC reveals 10,391 crimes were recorded by all 46 forces across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for 2019/20 – this is the first time the figure has passed the 10,000 mark.
A woman who was sexually abused as a child has said a new programme of work to help prevent abuse has the power to change the lives of thousands of children, including many across Plymouth.
Emily has been finding out about how by joining forces with one Plymouth community, Together for Childhood is combatting child sexual abuse as part of an innovative programme that could be rolled...
Nearly one third (30 per cent) of adults in the South West are very or quite worried about the welfare or safety of a child in their neighbourhood, according to a survey published by Action for Children yesterday.
While 67 per cent said members of the public should become involved when they have concerns about a neglected child, over half (53 per cent) said they needed more information...
Sitting in the middle seat has long been considered as pulling the short straw; siblings and family members pin you in on both sides, you’re robbed of a window seat and there’s limited leg room.
However, new research conducted for the ŠKODA Octavia, shows that being a middle seat child may well set you up for success in later life, particularly in business.
Plymouth City Council is asking people to help them ensure the safety and well-being of children who are being cared for by someone who is not a direct relative.
If you or someone you know is looking after somebody else’s child this could be a private fostering arrangement and the Council need to know.
Private fostering is when a child under 16 (under 18 if they have a...
