Young Persons Page
If you are between the age of 11 and 18 years, this page is for you! Here at Safer North Devon we want to point you in the right direction on the issues surrounding community safety, from drugs and alcohol to anti social behaviour.
We hope that this site will help you find the information you need on the issues that are important to you. If you don’t find what you are looking for, or you want to see a particular topic covered on the page why not send us an email with your ideas. This page is still under development and we would welcome your thoughts and ideas.
This page is covered by the following policy - Safer North Devon Young Persons Page Policy
Drugs and Alcohol
There are lots of issues surrounding drugs and alcohol. The effects of misusing drugs and alcohol can have an impact on not only the user but also on those around them. Below are stories and thoughts from young people in North Devon and Torridge.
"I was a victim when I was 15 of alcohol abuse....." read more
“When I was about five years of age, my mother got sent to jail for five years for attempt to supply heroin...." read more
"I live in a rural part of Devon, growing here I've found alcohol is usually used by young people, generally in the evenings to provide 'entertainment' i.e underage people getting drunk and putting on an act for the others. Rural areas are often forgotten about, but the fact is, they have to provide their 'own' activities and 'games' and this can sometimes lead them into trouble and lead into drinking games and even drugs, all 'because they are bored'."
If you want to get in touch with local drug and alcohol services in North Devon and Torridge follow the link below or contact them at their offices. Perhaps you want to get involved, Y-Smart run a volunteering programme and would like to hear from you!
Y-Smart, 5 Barbican Terrace, Barbican House, Barnstaple, North Devon. EX32 9HE
Tel: 01271 388150
There’s loads of information, help and advice out there for young people covering the issues of drugs and alcohol. You may find the following website helpful:
www.talktofrank.com – On Talk to Frank you’ll find lots of information about drugs, how to talk to your friends if you think they are having problems with drugs, plus interactive pages. You can also ask Frank questions from this site.
Alateen is a group of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. For more information click here
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence doesn’t just effect adults, it can affect young people too. If you are being affected by domestic violence or you want to understand more about what this means follow the links below. These sites offer information about domestic violence and what to do if you find yourself, family or friends in this situation.
Anti Social Behaviour
Is it just me or is anyone wearing a hoodie suspected of causing anti social behaviour? What is anti social behaviour anyway?
The following link has plenty of information on the crime, the law and how it affects you as well as information on what anti-social behaviour is
General Information for Young People
Connexions – Connecting all 13-19 year olds to the help you need.
Connexions personal advisers can give young people aged 13-19 advice and support on any issues from education, volunteering and careers options through to personal problems such as bullying, depression, money, drug abuse or sexual heath. Personal Advisers can refer to more specialist help if needed . Connexions can help break down any barriers young people might have so that they can make the most of their lives.
Website is www.connexions-cd.org.uk
Yard 1
The Yard 1 Project was formed in 2006 as a community based art and music studio offering various activities for children and young people. The idea was conceived by founder members Don Coyote AKA Tom, Das PK AKA Spike, and Mau Mau AKA Mark. With over 30 years combined experience of music and art they offer a variety of fun educational workshops.
Check them out at www.yard1.co.uk
Useful Websites
Safer North Devon
Youings Drive
Barnstaple
EX31 1QL
Tel : 01271 341200
Fax : 01271 341275