• ADVA Domestic Violence Courses - New Dates

• Black Minorities & Ethnic Domestic Violence (BME DV) Action Group

• Rough Sleeper Project Gets More Financial Help

• Phoenix course helps youngsters understand importance of good behaviour

• Help for Rough Sleepers During Severe Weather

• Police launch Christmas Crackdown on Drunk and Disorderly Behaviour

• North Devon Fire Officers to receive Domestic Violence and Abuse awareness training

• Launch of new scheme to help reduce alcohol-related disorder in Devon

• Domestic Violence Awareness Week 22nd - 26th November 2010 Timetable

• Domestic Abuse Awareness Week - Is This Love? Campaign

• Local Supermarkets Help Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

• ADVA Newsletter

• Local Agencies Listen to Black & Ethnic Minority Needs

• Anti Bullying week - Taking Action Together

• New Alcoblows device helps Police keep youngsters safe

• Alcohol sales to underage children falls in North Devon

• Communities tell us what they think about Barnstaple Town Centre Night-Time

• A Message from Superintendent Kevin Harris

• "Have Your Say" on Barnstaple Town Centre Night-Time

• National Alcohol Awareness Week "Under the Influence of.......... Parents"

• New Campaign Highlights Impact of Alcohol on Young People and the Community

• New anti-social behaviour leaflet for local residents

• Young People Get Active to Stay Safe

• "What If" New Leaflet for 11 - 16 Year Olds

• Dispersal Order Extension - Barnstaple

• Making a Big Noise to Prevent Rural Crime

• North Devon Towns Top Harmful Drinking League

• Summer campaign to avoid anti-social nights out

• Bid to get Barnstaple Pannier Market Closed at Night

Police launch Christmas Crackdown on Drunk and Disorderly Behaviour
Police and councils as Safer North Devon are urging people to be on their best behaviour while out enjoying the local night-life and everything North Devon has to offer, in the run up to Christmas and over the festive season

North Devon Fire Officers to receive domestic violence and abuse awareness training - 26 Nov 10
Fire Officers are to receive specialist training in spotting the signs of domestic abuse and violence for the first time in North Devon.

Launch of new scheme to help reduce alcohol-related disorder in Devon - 24 Nov 10
The Alcohol Diversion Scheme will give people who are arrested due to drunkenness an opportunity to attend an interactive course. 

Policing in the 21st Century - Reconnecting Police and the People Paper
This paper signals the most radical change to policing in 50 years. We will transfer power in policing – replacing bureaucratic accountability with democratic accountability.

A New Enhanced Alcohol Service
Addaction Drug & Alcohol Services provide an enhanced alcohol treatment service across Devon. The service helps to reduce physical and psychological health-related problems due to problematic alcohol misuse and reduce the harm caused by alcohol to individuals, families and society.

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

'Booze ASBOs' Call Time on Problem Drinkers
Tough new powers to crack down on people responsible for alcohol-fuelled crime and anti-social behaviour have come into force, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell has announced.

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

Children Learn Through Song and Dance How Illegal Substances Harm the Body
Children aged 3-11 years in North Devon and Torridge are learning about how illegal substances harm the human body through a unique health and drug education programme.

Dedicated Workers Sought for Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards
The fourth annual national Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards, designed to recognise, reward and celebrate the work being done by drug teams and workers across the country, have been launched today by Home Office Minister Alan Campbell.

Devon People Challenged to Rethink their Drink
In 2006/07, 16 per cent of hospital admissions in Devon were related to alcohol consumption.

Devon Women Urged to Stay off Alcohol During Pregnancy
NHS Devon has warned pregnant women of the dangers of alcohol as part of alcohol awareness week.

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
That’s the message from CrimeStoppers who have teamed up with Safer North Devon in fresh efforts to work with communities to tackle drug-dealing neighbours.

Major New Campaign to Crack Down on Drug Driving
The first National TV advertising campaign to tackle drug driving was launched by Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis after new research showed that one in 10 young male drivers admit to driving after taking illegal drugs.

New Advertising Explores the Darker Side of Cocaine
New advertising from drugs information and advice service, FRANK, launched on Friday 9 October to warn 15 to 18 year olds about the risks of using cocaine, and the damage it can do to the heart and nose.  The £1.6 million TV, digital, cinema and outdoor advertising campaign will extend last year’s successful* Pablo the drug mule dog campaign, with two new additional TV ads continuing Pablo’s journey to expose the darker side of coke.

New NHS Campaign Reveals Unseen Alcohol Damage
The £6 million Government funded campaign shows the damage that is being done to drinkers' organs while they are drinking in a pub or at home. The Department of Health has developed the campaign in association with Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and the Stroke Association to create the series of stark TV, press and outdoor adverts showing the harm that regularly drinking more than two drinks a day can cause.

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
As part of National Tackling Drugs Week, Barnstaple shoppers were offered community information on alcohol and drugs as they did their local supermarket and DIY shop.

Safe, Sensible, Social - a Reminder to our Local Drinkers
Designed to help you enjoy a safer night out in Northern Devon, this campaign includes advice on safe drinking, how to avoid incidents of alcohol-related violence and how to make sure you get home safely at the end of the night.

£10,000 Worth of Drugs Seized in Latest Warrant - Communities Praised for Their Support
A joint police team led by North Devons Targeted Policing Team (TPT) assisted by Neighbourhood Beat Managers (NBM’s), Police PACT (Partners and Communities Together) Team, and Response Teams conducted a successful Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at Litchdon Street.

Track Your Festive Drinking With Your Mobile
A new mobile phone application that helps people to keep track of their drinking during the festive period was launched today by the Public Health Minister Gillian Merron.

Why Let Drink Decide - Government Campaign Asks Parents and Young People
Children's Secretary Ed Balls joins forces with comedian Bill Bailey to launch a new national advertising campaign to raise awareness of how alcohol can make young people vulnerable to problems such as unwanted pregnancies, road traffic accidents and poor marks at school.

The advertisements ask young people and their parents 'why let drink decide?' and aims to help parents work with their children to establish a safe and sensible relationship with alcohol.

Why Let Drink Decide - Government Campaign Asks Parents and Young People
Children's Secretary Ed Balls joins forces with comedian Bill Bailey to launch a new national advertising campaign to raise awareness of how alcohol can make young people vulnerable to problems such as unwanted pregnancies, road traffic accidents and poor marks at school.

The advertisements ask young people and their parents 'why let drink decide?' and aims to help parents work with their children to establish a safe and sensible relationship with alcohol.

Anti-Bullying Week – Taking Action Together - 12th Nov 2010
To help publicise Anti-Bullying Week next week (15-19 November), Torridge District Council’s lead members for Children Cllr Caroline Church and for Youth Cllr Roger Johnson are helping raise awareness of the issues faced and highlighting this year’s theme which is Taking action together.

New anti-social behaviour leaflet for local residents - 11th Oct 2010
A new anti-social behaviour (ASB) leaflet is now available for local residents to explain how they can get help and advice to resolve any ASB problems they are experiencing locally.

Young people get active to stay safe
The Fire Service ran a scheme this summer to give young people (aged 8 –12 years) an opportunity to take part in football coaching and to learn life safety skills. Organised by Safer North Devon, the Police and Torridge District Council, Soccersafe was introduced after it was identified that young people had little to do in three priority neighbourhoods in Bideford, contributing to unacceptable amounts of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Fire crews were also suffering verbal abuse from children in the east side of Bideford.

Summer campaign to avoid anti-social nights out - 30th July 2010
Groups of holiday makers and local summer revellers are being targeted by local police to try and prevent anti-social behaviour through the holidays. Police officers are launching a new initiative that aims to get groups of young people to think about the consequences before drinking too much.

Bid to get Barnstaple Pannier Market closed off at night
A bid is being made to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour taking place in Barnstaple’s
pannier market overnight.

Crack House Closure
Intelligence was being received since 2005 about Drugs and Drug dealing from this address. There was an increase in Crime and Anti Social Behaviour and this raised the fear of Crime.

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

Ilfracombe College ASB Clinic
Ilfracombe was identified by Safer North Devon as a priority area and was already identified as a focus for Neighbourhood Management resulting in applications for national grants including Neighbourhood Pathfinder and Objective Two Funding.

Anti-Social Behaviour Leaflet designed by College Students (Anti-Social Behaviour)
Students from North Devon College were asked to help Safer North Devon produce a design brief for an Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) information leaflet suitable for young people aged 10 – 17 years of age.

Great Torrington Junior School Anti-Social Behaviour Project
It was identified that there are currently no young person friendly leaflets available in North Devon providing information on Anti Social Behaviour to 7 – 11year olds.

Is the Police Authority Hearing Your Voice
A recent consultation exercise has found 65% of people asked agreed that the police in their area were dealing with anti-social behaviour.

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.

PM Discusses Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour
The Prime Minister has taken questions from the public on issues such as anti-social behaviour and the Government’s Justice Seen Justice Done programme.

P.R.I.D.E. Graffiti Initiative Launched in Northern Devon
A new graffiti clean up operation is being launched to help combat and eradicate graffiti hot spots across North Devon and Torridge Districts.

Students Launch ASBO Leaflet
NORTH Devon College students have designed and launched a new leaflet aimed at helping to reduce anti -ocial behaviour.

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

Three Strikes
A football-style referee scheme using red and yellow cards to warn late night troublemakers of the consequences of their behaviour has been launched in North Devon and Torridge by Devon & Cornwall Police in partnership with Safer North Devon* and all participating pubs and clubs.

Domestic Abuse Awareness Week – Is this love? campaign - 22nd Nov 2010
Devon and Cornwall Police, alongside partner agencies, has launched a campaign this week to increase awareness of domestic abuse amongst young people.

Domestic Violence Awareness Week 22nd - 26th November 2010 - Timetable
We want to raise awareness of the fantastic support services we have available to help women. Click on the link above to see some of the events that are taking place this week and how you can get involved.

ADVA Newsletter - 22nd Nov 2010
Devon’s domestic abuse partnership, adva, is urging as many people as possible to support events taking place in the county during Awareness Week, which begins on Monday, Nov 22nd.

Local supermarkets help raise awareness of Domestic Violence - 22nd Nov 2010
A new leaflet, developed by Safer North Devon, which raises awareness of the dangers of alcohol and its impact on domestic violence is being given out by local supermarkets to all customers purchasing alcohol during Domestic Violence Awareness Week (22nd-28th November 2010). The new leaflet encourages victims of domestic violence to come forward, whatever kind of relationship they are in, and to not suffer in silence, giving contact details for local support groups who can help.

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

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.

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
A new service to help victims of domestic violence stay safe in their homes has been launched.

Restraining Order Powers to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
A powerful tool to help protect victims of harassment including domestic abuse will come into effect next month, the government has confirmed. From 30 September, Courts will have greater freedom to grant restraining orders when abusers appear before them, giving victims immediate protection and sparing them the ordeal of a separate civil action.

Domestic Abuse Team celebrate Green Flag success
The adva partnership (Against Domestic Violence and Abuse in Devon) was singled out in the Comprehensive Area Assessment 2009 as playing a vital role in supporting victims of domestic violence and abuse in Devon.

Rough Sleeper Project Gets More Financial Help - 21st Dec 2010
A Barnstaple-based charity that helps to improve the lives of homeless and vulnerable
people has been given another cash boost.

Local agencies listen to black and ethnic minority needs - 15th Oct 2010
Local communities and statutory agencies including Safer North Devon, met at the civic centre in Barnstaple this week to share the results of the recently completed Community Safety Mapping Project (CSMP) - a survey to determine the needs and concerns of ‘harder-to-reach’ Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) people across Devon and Torbay, undertaken between November 2009 and May 2010.

Bogus Caller Strikes
North Devon residents are being urged to be aware of bogus callers, posing as council officers, operating in the area.

Hate Incident Reporting Form
Hate crimes are under reported and only by getting people to report incidents can organisations build up a complete picture of hate incidents in the area and start to do something to stop them.

Cashback from Crooks as Millions in Seized Assets Pay Communities Back
Communities across the country are benefiting as ill gotten gains confiscated from crooks are used to fund worthwhile community projects, Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced. The £4 million Community Cashback scheme gives local people a direct say on how criminal assets are spent in the fight against crime and anti-social behaviour. The new scheme is funded by cash and assets seized from criminals.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly - Freedom Social Projects helps most vulnerable members of society
The Freedom Centre in Barnstaple, run by the charity Freedom Social Projects is joining with Safer North Devon in celebrating 10 years of building safer communities together.

MAPPA: Beacon of Best Practice in Public Protection
UK multi-agency teams that manage serious offenders in the community under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangement (MAPPA) are being seen as beacons of best practice in public protection by countries around the world. Countries that have expressed an interest in learning more about MAPPA are America, Canada, South Korea, Jamaica, Norway and Latvia. In the last couple of years, both Scotland and Northern Ireland have introduced MAPPA following its success in England and Wales.

Phoenix course helps youngsters understand importance of good behaviour
A unique course being run by Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service with partner agencies is helping young people to understand the importance of good behaviour.

North Devon Fire Officers to receive domestic violence and abuse awareness training - 26 Nov 10
Fire Officers are to receive specialist training in spotting the signs of domestic abuse and violence for the first time in North Devon.

Fire Safety in Our Communities
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service works hard to help keep us safe by providing information and raising awareness of what they can do for us at home, in school and in our workplace.

From Caterpillar to Butterfly - Freedom Social Projects Helps Vulnerable Victims of Society - 2 Nov 10
Working with vulnerable and disadvantaged groups, Freedom Social Projects helps to move people from a place of dependence to independence through building relationships and trust in a non judgemental environment.

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.

A Safer and Cleaner North Devon
SAFER North Devon is this week celebrating 10 years of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour across North Devon and Torridge as part of national Not in My Neighbourhood Week.

North Devon is 'Safe and Sound'
A new quarterly magazine is being launched, celebrating the first 10 years of an organisation that works to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour across North Devon and Torridge.

Safer North Devon celebrates 10 years of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Safer North Devon is celebrating ten years of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) across North Devon and Torridge.

Communities tell us what they think about Barnstaple Town Centre Night-time - 4th Nov 2010
Local communities have come forward and given their views in a “Have your Say” evening to say how safe they feel in Barnstaple town centre at night and what they think police or partners can do to make them feel safer. The activity was carried out by local Neighbourhood Police and Safer North Devon in the town centre area of Barnstaple on Saturday 23rd October between 19.30hrs and midnight.

“Have Your Say” on Barnstaple Town Centre Night-time - 19th Oct 2010
A town centre community engagement exercise will take place of Saturday 23rd October 2010 (between 1930hrs and midnight).  Teams from local Neighbourhood Police and Safer North Devon will be out and about in the town Centre area of Barnstaple aiming to listen to the views of our local communities.

Halloween poster for residents concerned about Trick or Treating - 15th Oct 2010
An initiative led by Barnstaple Neighbourhood Support Team, with the help of the North Devon Gazette is being launched for Halloween, to help ensure those who are concerned about unwanted night-time visitors can give a clear message that they do not wish to be involved with Trick or Treating. Householders who do not wish to be disturbed can cut out the poster alongside/above and put it in their window.

A Message from Superintendent Kevin Harris - Sept 2010
Welcome to my autumn community update on policing and community safety for the north
Devon area.

DISPERSAL ORDER EXTENSION BARNSTAPLE - 22nd Sept 2010
Police in Barnstaple have announced the extension of a dispersal order that has proved very effective in maintaining the town as an extremely safe place to live, work and socialise.

Making a Big Noise to Prevent Rural Crime - 14th Sept 2010
POLICE have been making a big noise in the North Devon countryside in the battle against rural crime. With an increase in thefts from farms and country locations this summer, officers have not only been visiting communities with advice, but with a loud attention-catching device to help protect their property.

Government Unveils Plans for Smarter Working to Help Police Fight Crime and Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
A new programme of measures to help the police work smarter to fight crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and further increase public confidence was launched by the Home Secretary today.

Local Crime Figures and Neighbourhood Police Details at the Touch of a Button
A new interactive national map giving the public access to local statistics and details on neighbourhood policing in their area was launched by Home Office Minister David Hanson and National Policing Improvement Agency Deputy Chief Executive Steve Mortimore. The online map will allow residents to view figures for all crime as well as burglary, robbery, violence, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour in their area at the touch of a button.

National Tackling Drugs Week
To highlight this work Safer Northern Devon will be profiling a number of initiatives and services designed to reduce the impact of Drugs on our communities. 

Police Initiative to Tackle Rise in Violence on Licensed Premises
Although violent crime has dropped in Northern Devon violence on licensed premises has seen a small rise.

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.

New Alcoblows device helps Police keep youngsters safe - 10th Nov 2010
A new device which detects alcohol on the breath is being used by police in North Devon to help protect young people from harming themselves or others, while under the influence of alcohol. 

Alcohol sales to underage children falls in North Devon - 8th Nov 2010
Devon County Council's Trading Standards Team and Devon and Cornwall Police have praised the efforts of license holders in North Devon to dramatically reduce the sale of alcohol to underage children.

National Alcohol Awareness Week "Under the Influence of Parents" - 18th Oct 2010
Statistics show that the damage being done to our young people through the misuse of alcohol continues to increase and especially, it seems in North Devon.  Ilfracombe, Bideford and Barnstaple are the three towns in Devon with the highest number of alcohol related admissions to hospital.

‘WHAT IF’ new leaflet for 11-16 year olds - 27th Sept 2010
A new leaflet has been issued this week to all 11- 16 year olds across North Devon and Torridge to help young people who don’t know who to turn to for help and advice. Developed and funded by Devon & Cornwall Police, in partnership with Safer North Devon, the ‘WHAT IF’ fold-up leaflet provides information, telephone numbers and websites that a young person may need to contact, or require information from.

Young people get active to stay safe - Sept 2010
The Fire Service ran a scheme this summer to give young people (aged 8 –12 years) an opportunity to take part in football coaching and to learn life safety skills. Organised by Safer North Devon, the Police and Torridge District Council, Soccersafe was introduced after it was identified that young people had little to do in three priority neighbourhoods in Bideford, contributing to unacceptable amounts of anti-social behaviour (ASB). Fire crews were also suffering verbal abuse from children in the east side of Bideford.

North Devon Towns Top Harmful Drinking League - 1st Sept 2010
NHS statistics tell us that, about 160 people across Devon attend A&E departments with alcohol related issues every single day and that approximately 111,000 people aged between 16 and 64 living in the county drink at hazardous or harmful levels.

Holiday Activities Project
A group of partner agencies, responsible for Youth Crime Prevention, concluded that there was insufficient information available to them to identify areas of need and target resources to provide additional holiday provision. In order to identify areas of need it proved necessary to map youth crime hotspots against existing levels of provision.

Barnstaple in Bloom Recognises Good Work of Young Offenders
Barnstaple in Bloom has reaped the benefits of working with young offenders this year who have helped the town prepare for its annual floral display.

Local Agencies Work Together to Help Youngsters Stay Safe
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are running a number of schemes across the region to connect with youngsters in the community to help them stay safe.

New Adverts Highlight the Cost of Carrying a Knife
New advertising which highlights the cost of carrying a knife and a taskforce of young anti-knife crime campaigners have been launched by Home Office Minister David Hanson. They are part of the next phase of the Home Office’s 'It Doesn’t Have to Happen' campaign, which aims to reduce knife carrying among 10 to 16 year olds.

New Pledge to Support Young Victims of Crime
A pioneering government programme to support young victims of crime as well as helping them to keep themselves safe will be rolled out nationwide, Justice Minister Bridget Prentice announced. Around 13,000 young people at risk of becoming a victim of crime including anti-social behaviour, knife or gang related crime have already been reached through the work of 5 innovative pilots. These pilots also enable young victims to deal with the impact of a crime and move on with their lives. The government is pledging a further half a million pounds to helping new projects learn from their success.

Smarter and Stronger Sentences for Youth Crime
New, smarter punishments, that will further tackle the underlying causes of youth crime, help prevent reoffending and make our neighbourhoods safer and better places to live, will come into effect on 30 November. The Youth Rehabilitation Order (YRO) will provide judges and magistrates with a choice of 18 rigorous options from which they will be able to create a sentence specifically designed to deal with the individual circumstances of the young offender before them and so help them turn their backs on crime.

Young Offenders Help Children's Centre to Make Amends
Young offenders are 'doing their dues' for the harm they have caused by helping the Sure Start Children's Centre in Barnstaple with painting, gardening and singing songs. Working with the Barnstaple Youth Offending Team, Sure Start Barnstaple ensures suitable young offenders are found to help out at the Centre.