child abuse

NSPCC launches new service in Plymouth to tackle online sexual abuse of children

The NSPCC in Plymouth has announced its new service this Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 11 February) to protect children and young people in their digital worlds and prevent online sexual abuse.

In Ctrl is a group work programme for children and young people that aims to help them stay safe online.

Children’s Service Practitioner, Helen Huntley will be involved in the delivery...

Plymouth man found guilty of historic child abuse charges

A Plymouth man has been found guilty of a number of historic child abuse charges at Plymouth Crown Court on Friday (25th September).

Hinton Sheryn was found guilty of 18 counts of indecent assault and gross indecency with children dating back to the 1970s and 80s; one of Sheryn’s victims was as young as six at the time of the abuse.

Sheryn is already serving time in prison...

Urgent action needed to target child exploitation in Devon

Urgent action needed to target child exploitation in Devon There is no intelligence to suggest organised child sexual exploitation networks are operating in Devon, according to a detailed new report.

But child exploitation is still likely to be happening in the county on a daily basis, according to the report.

However neither the police nor the county council currently hold...