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In the Barnardo's Exceed service we work with a range of partners and other agencies to make sure any young person can get the right support at the earliest opportunity. Browse our services in each area of Devon and Cornwall to find out about some agencies

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If you have any concerns about CSE, please get in touch today, so we can either help or put you in touch with other agencies who can help.

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Latest News

DICE Dates July 2025

2025-06-19

DICE Dates July 2025

Dates for DICE parent and carer course out for July 2025
How to talk to young people about mental health

2024-12-12

How to talk to young people about mental health

Great resource for parents and professionals
Free Webinars and Workshops

2024-08-20

Free Webinars and Workshops

Our free monthly webinars and online workshops are for young women aged 18 to 30, living in England and Wales.
Bullying Awareness Training for Parents & Carers

2024-08-01

Bullying Awareness Training for Parents & Carers

Online Course for Parents/Carers
Online Safety and Cyberbullying Awareness

2024-08-01

Online Safety and Cyberbullying Awareness

Help keep your child safe online with our Our Online Safety and Cyberbullying Awareness course for parents and carers.
Keeping Children Safe Online

2024-07-11

Keeping Children Safe Online

Every child deserves to feel safe online – and we all have a part to play. Find out more about online safety from the experts.
Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation

2024-07-11

Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation

We support thousands of children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. We also provide support to their families, and to people working

Criminal Exploitation Of Children

2024-07-11

Criminal Exploitation Of Children

We help children who have been criminally exploited or are at risk of being exploited.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

2024-07-11

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

We set up the National FGM Centre to prevent and support women and girls who have experienced FGM (female genital mutilation) and other harmful practi
Children affected by Domestic Abuse

2024-07-11

Children affected by Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse can have a devastating impact on the victims and their families, with children and young people at risk of serious harm to both their e
Alcohol & Other Drug Misuse

2024-07-11

Alcohol & Other Drug Misuse

Alcohol and other drug misuse, sometimes also known as substance abuse, is when someone’s drinking or drug use becomes problematic, harmful, or depend
Children with a parent or relative in Prison

2024-07-11

Children with a parent or relative in Prison

No child should be punished because a relative is in prison. Barnardo’s is one of the few organisations in the country that supports children and thei
Child Trafficking

2024-07-11

Child Trafficking

We are one of the leading organisations directly supporting children who have experienced trafficking. Learn more about what child trafficking is from
Barnardo's Online Risk Guide

2024-07-11

Barnardo's Online Risk Guide

Barnardo’s online risk guide helps those working with children maintain and grow their professional knowledge so that they can navigate the evolving w
Bluestar Project

2024-07-04

Bluestar Project

Improving access to best practice pre-trial therapy and support services
KOOTH - Go Somewhere Good This Summer

2024-07-03

KOOTH - Go Somewhere Good This Summer

The summer holidays can mean lots more free time.
19 New Social Media Apps & Platforms in 2024

2024-06-03

19 New Social Media Apps & Platforms in 2024

Check out some new apps to be aware of!
DICE - Our 4 Week Parenting Programme

2024-05-23

DICE - Our 4 Week Parenting Programme

Do you find parenting a teenager is like the roll of a Dice? You never know which side you're going to get each day? Then this is for YOU
IWF and NSPCC On Tech Platforms

2024-04-25

IWF and NSPCC On Tech Platforms

Child sexual extortion, or “sextortion” reports have rocketed eightfold in a year – with boys being deliberately targeted by online criminals.
Serious Violence Prevention Programme

2024-04-15

Serious Violence Prevention Programme

Work with us to best hear young people's voices!
Catch22 - Catch On

2024-04-02

Catch22 - Catch On

Free education resource about Child Exploitation
NUM - Working hard to end all forms of violence

2024-01-29

NUM - Working hard to end all forms of violence

NUM is a UK-wide charity working with sex workers to do research, design and deliver safety tools and to provide support services to people.
STOP IT NOW!

2024-01-18

STOP IT NOW!

The only UK wide charity dedicated solely to preventing child sexual abuse.
Brook - Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool

2024-01-18

Brook - Sexual Behaviours Traffic Light Tool

Brook’s Traffic Light Tool is a guide that helps professionals identify, understand and respond to sexual behaviours in young people.
Safe Spaces

2023-11-30

Safe Spaces

Check out Safe Space for support for young people relating to Abuse within Church's
One Body One Faith

2023-11-30

One Body One Faith

We provide a unique members network for LGBT+ Christians, our allies, and those who are seeking to learn more.

Bold Voices

2023-11-24

Bold Voices

Take a look at this amazing service transforming cultures of inequality and violence
Y-Smart

2023-11-24

Y-Smart

See if Y-Smart could help you!
Fearless - Crimestoppers

2023-11-21

Fearless - Crimestoppers

The different between 'Snitching' and 'Reporting'

Ask For Jake

2023-11-20

Ask For Jake

Take a look at this amazing website for everyone!
Culture Reframed

2023-11-20

Culture Reframed

Great website for all professionals and parent/carers
Talk to Frank

2023-11-14

Talk to Frank

Let's be honest about drugs
Alcohol and Drug Foundation

2023-11-14

Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Take a look at this wheel for some insight and education around different drugs
New podcast from the National Crime Agency

2023-11-03

New podcast from the National Crime Agency

Have a listen to this informative podcast!
Let’s Talk about growing up in a Porn Culture

2023-10-18

Let’s Talk about growing up in a Porn Culture

This is a great short course for parent/carers
Shore

2023-09-26

Shore

A safe space for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour
The Onion Project

2023-09-18

The Onion Project

Support for young people experiencing CCE and CSE in Somerset, Devon.

Young People and Pornography

2023-09-18

Young People and Pornography

This report draws together research from focus groups with teenagers aged 13-19 and a survey of 1,000 young people aged 16-21.

Barnardo's Education Community

2023-09-13

Barnardo's Education Community

The aim of BEC is to improve the mental health of children and young people by providing staff working in education with the knowledge, understanding

Girls who are at risk of exploitation and harm

2023-08-29

Girls who are at risk of exploitation and harm

This article is for professionals, parents/carers and also young people themselves.

Digital Breakup Tool

2023-08-25

Digital Breakup Tool

This tool is for all individuals experiencing break up and are worrying about ex-partners accessing their stuff.

Virgin Media - Online Safety Test

2023-08-23

Virgin Media - Online Safety Test

These resources and positive test is for parent/carers and also young people themselves.
Support for parents of young people affected by SE

2023-08-15

Support for parents of young people affected by SE

A toolkit for Professionals to help support parent's and carers of children and young people affected by sexual exploitation.

Mood Music - Self-esteem Activity

2023-08-15

Mood Music - Self-esteem Activity

This activity can be done with children, young people and adults.
Finish the Sentence = Self-esteem activity

2023-08-15

Finish the Sentence = Self-esteem activity

Exercises for Building Self-Esteem
'Love in Action' Article

2023-07-11

'Love in Action' Article

This article is written by unaccompanied young people themselves about what they need from professionals when entering the UK
Supporting young people to be body positive

2023-07-05

Supporting young people to be body positive

This guidance below is for Youth Workers and other Professionals
Life as a Young LGBT+ Person

2023-06-16

Life as a Young LGBT+ Person

This is guidance for parents/professionals and also young people themselves.

My Body is My Body

2023-06-12

My Body is My Body

Have a look at this guide for parents/professionals for children aged 3-8 years.
Girls Talk - Harmful Sexual Behaviour

2023-06-12

Girls Talk - Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Workbook for females engaging in harmful sexual behaviour
Managing trauma/risk are online sexual offences

2023-06-05

Managing trauma/risk are online sexual offences

This guide helps professionals to safeguard the whole family when a parent has accessed child sexual abuse material.
Common Sense Media

2023-05-09

Common Sense Media

Please follow this link to explore reviews for apps/games/movies your children may be accessing

Report Missing People

2023-04-13

Report Missing People

Please follow this link below to report missing people in Devon and Cornwall
Reach out to SHOUT

2023-04-12

Reach out to SHOUT

Contact SHOUT when you're in need of support around your mental health!
Managing Emergency Alerts

2023-04-12

Managing Emergency Alerts

Please watch the video below for guidance.
Your Voice Matters

2023-03-22

Your Voice Matters

Your Voice Matters is Barnardo’s annual survey of the children and young people we support across the UK.
Criminal Exploitation and Gangs

2023-03-15

Criminal Exploitation and Gangs

Please find below information around criminal exploitation.
#LookCloser - Child Financial Exploitation

2023-03-14

#LookCloser - Child Financial Exploitation

Have a look at this document regarding child financial exploitation.
Child Exploitation Awareness Day - 18th March

2023-03-13

Child Exploitation Awareness Day - 18th March

Come join us to raise awareness!!
What is exploitation?

2023-03-13

What is exploitation?

Please find a video below explaining what exploitation is.

Are you ready for sex?

2023-03-13

Are you ready for sex?

Please see below a great resources around understanding whether you're ready for sex.
Hollie Guard App

2023-03-08

Hollie Guard App

Have a look at this wonderful app to keep yourself safe in day to day tasks!
Supporting my child with their gender identity

2023-02-22

Supporting my child with their gender identity

Please find below a useful page by Action for Children for parents and carers regarding supporting young people around gender identity
Your Digital Safety

2023-02-13

Your Digital Safety

This is some guidance from Devon and Cornwall Police around digital safety
A-Z Consent

2023-02-13

A-Z Consent

Please find below a guide around consent
Fearless

2023-01-30

Fearless

Please find below guidance for young people, parents and professionals.
LGBTQ History Month - Tea Breaks

2023-01-26

LGBTQ History Month - Tea Breaks

Join this free discussion on LGBTQ History Month - focussing on gender and sexuality.
5 ways to support Gender or Sexual Identity

2023-01-09

5 ways to support Gender or Sexual Identity

Are you looking to support your child as they explore their gender and sexuality but are not sure where to start?

Guide for Parents/Carers of LGBT+ Children

2023-01-09

Guide for Parents/Carers of LGBT+ Children

Please find below guidance for parents/carers
Revenge Porn Helpline

2023-01-09

Revenge Porn Helpline

Please find some support around this issue below.
The 'Hurt Yourself Less' Workbook

2022-12-19

The 'Hurt Yourself Less' Workbook

This book is for you – if you self-harm or feel at risk from self-harm.
Child and Teen Grief

2022-12-19

Child and Teen Grief

Please find below a guide for parents/carers + professionals around grief.
Preparing a child for loss

2022-12-19

Preparing a child for loss

A guide for parents/carers around loss.
Neglect Matters

2022-12-19

Neglect Matters

Guide for 11–17 year-olds which tells young people what neglect is, how to recognise it, who they can turn to for help.
Exploring Healthy Relationships

2022-12-16

Exploring Healthy Relationships

Resource pack for 14-16 year olds.
Wise up to Sexual Abuse

2022-12-16

Wise up to Sexual Abuse

A guide for parents and carers.
Online safety agreement template

2022-12-16

Online safety agreement template

Our family agreement provides a list of things to consider when creating a family agreement, and some examples to get you started.
Safety Rocks!

2022-12-16

Safety Rocks!

An activity book aimed at children aged between 8 and 10.

Everyone's Invited - Soma Sara

2022-12-14

Everyone's Invited - Soma Sara

Please find below a great website to share your own experiences.
How to start the conversation

2022-12-09

How to start the conversation

Below is a support document for parents/carers + professionals on how to start a conversation around suicide.
A guide for parents/carers: Self-harm

2022-12-09

A guide for parents/carers: Self-harm

Please find below a Guide for Parent's around self-harm
Children's Mental Health

2022-12-09

Children's Mental Health

Please find below top tips on how you can support children/young people's mental health
How could trauma effect me?

2022-12-09

How could trauma effect me?

Please find below information around the effects of trauma
What's the problem?

2022-12-07

What's the problem?

A guide for parents/carers where their children/young people have got into trouble online.
Sexting - The Hidden Dangers

2022-12-07

Sexting - The Hidden Dangers

Please find below an article around Sexting and it's dangers.
Protecting Children from Grooming

2022-12-06

Protecting Children from Grooming

Please find below information around online grooming.
Your Child is a Witness

2022-12-01

Your Child is a Witness

Please find below a Guide for Parent's around their child/children going to court.
Guides to going to Court

2022-11-17

Guides to going to Court

Have a look at these guides to going to court for young people and parents/carers.
Signs and indicators of sexual abuse

2022-11-09

Signs and indicators of sexual abuse

This is guidance from The Centre of Expertise for child sexual abuse to help people identify potential signs and indicators.

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Please get in touch today, so we can either help or put you in touch with other agencies who can help. 

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