Bury Phoenix Team - Specialist Service for Child Sexual Exploitation

Child Sexual Exploitation should not be regarded as a lifestyle choice.

Young people do not choose to be exploited. Perpetrators target vulnerable young people who do not understand that they are being exploited and in many instances perceive the perpetrator to be an acquaintance, friend or partner.

All young people are potentially at risk of sexual exploitation and therefore need to develop the knowledge and skills to make safe and healthy choices about relationships and sexual health as well as who to contact for advice and support. 

The Bury Phoenix Team are a multi-agency team made up of police and Social Care staff and provide a specialist service for children and young people who are at risk of, or victims of child sexual exploitation as well as their families.