Press Releases/Projects

Press Releases

Alcohol Related Crime and Drugs

DrugScope Survey Shows Level of Drug Addiction in Family Settings
Nearly one in 5 adults in the UK have had personal experience of drug addiction either directly or through their family and friends, according to new research published by DrugScope. The poll of more than 1,000 adults across the country also revealed that one in 20 respondents had witnessed drug addiction in their family and one in 50 had themselves been addicted at some point.

Help Tackle Drugs: Rat on a Rat

Over 1 in 5 Blame Beer Pressure For Drinking More
Peer pressure to drink to excess could be all in our minds according to a survey published for the Department of Health.

Retailers Join Partners in Offering Drug and Alcohol Information to Their Customers

Safe, Sensible, Social - a Reminder to our Local Drinkers

£10,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Latest Warrant - Communities Praised for Their Support

Track Your Festive Drinking With Your Mobile

Y-Smart Appoints New Young Person to Assist With Volunteer Programme

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB)

Is the Police Authority Hearing Your Voice

New Website Launched to Show who is Tackling ASB in Your Area
Getting help tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and seeing what has been done in your area is now even easier thanks to a new website launched by the Home Secretary Alan Johnson. The ASB Action Website is part of the government's commitment to ensuring those suffering harassment or intimidation feel confident they know who to turn to. The website allows the public to find the person or team in their area who can tackle local problems with anti-social behaviour.

P.R.I.D.E. Graffiti Initiative Launched in Northern Devon

Students Launch ASBO Leaflet

Ten Ways Safer North Devon Tackles Crime and Anti-social Behaviour (ASB)

Three Strikes

Torrington Pupils Put Design Skills to Work

Domestic Violence and Abuse

Devon Initiative Heralded a National Success
Devon's approach to tackling domestic violence and supporting victims has been heralded by the Audit Commission as an example of good work that could also be effective elsewhere.

A review of Comprehensive Area Assessment, published by the Audit Commission today, says that councils, the police, NHS, business and voluntary organisations need to learn from each other and work more closely together if they are to improve services and increase value for money.

In their report, they highlight the work of Devon's nationally acclaimed ADVA(Against Domestic Violence and Abuse) partnership, led by Devon County Council. ADVA brings together councils, health services, police, courts and the voluntary sector to counter domestic violence.

The Commission reports that since the partnership began, there has been a six-fold increase in the number of victims helped, prosecution and conviction rates have risen, and thousands of staff from local services and businesses have been trained to recognise the signs of domestic abuse.

Exeter Labour County Councillor and Chair of the ADVA partnership, said:
"This is a fine example of agencies working together in partnership for the benefit of local people. ADVA's far reaching work is providing essential support for victims of domestic violence and their families, as well as providing corrective programmes for perpetrators."

Devon has received two 'green flags' from the Audit Commision for exceptional performance. In addition to tackling domestic violence, Devon has also received praise for its partnership work on combat climate change.

Domestic Violence - Drop in Incidents Nationally
Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, has welcomed new figures which show that since 1997 there has been a 64 per cent drop in incidents of domestic violence. (Source: Government Equalities Office)

Providing Sanctuary for Victims of Domestic Violence

General

Bogus Caller Strikes

From Caterpillar to Butterfly - Freedom Social Projects helps most vulnerable members of society

Partnership Working

A Safer and Cleaner North Devon

North Devon is 'Safe and Sound'

Safer North Devon celebrates 10 years of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB)

Ten questions about Safer North Devon

Policing/Neighbourhood Policing

Government Unveils Plans for Smarter Working to Help Police Fight Crime and Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour

National Tackling Drugs Week

North Devon Police Back Neighbourhood Watch

Not in my Neighbourhood - Barnstaple

Police Initiative to Tackle Rise in Violence on Licensed Premises

Prevent - Progress and Prospects
Preventing the violent extremism that can create "home grown" terrorists is a responsibility shared between police, their partners and the community working together - according to Denis O'Connor, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary. HMIC's report, 'Prevent - Progress and Prospects', highlights the critical role played by the police in delivering 'Prevent', which is part of the government's counter terrorism strategy.

Targeting those who Offend Most in our Community

Young People

Young Offenders Help Children's Centre to Make Amends

Young Offenders Help Maintain Tarka Trail

Projects

Crime Awareness Fridge Magnet
Family, friends and even pets are playing vital roles in a crime safety initiative with a friendly face to help safeguard vulnerable people from potential thieves and con artists calling at their homes. Police have joined forces with the North Devon Hospice, and Age Concern to launch the "crime awareness fridge magnet" and make it available throughout North Devon and Torridge. The magnet cards contain the message that householders should beware of unexpected callers at the door and to call 999 if they are concerned, with an accompanying leaflet giving additional advice.

Alcohol Data Collection and Emergency Project
Alcohol and Drugs - reducing the impact on our community

Anti-Social Behaviour Training Project
Reducing the impact of Anti-Social Behaviour

Community Services Directory
Alcohol and Drugs - reducing the impact on our community

Crack House Closure (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Hate Incident Reporting Form

Holiday Activities Project (Youth Crime Prevention)

Ilfracombe College ASB Clinic (Anti-Social Behaviour)

North Devon College Anti-Social Behaviour Project (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Anti-Social Behaviour Leaflet designed by College Students (Anti-Social Behaviour)

Great Torrington Junior School Anti-Social Behaviour Project (Anti-Social Behaviour)

North Devon Women's Aid
Improve the Annetta Lightburn House Outreach Building