fromPsychology Today
1 week agoPreventing Harmful Sexual Behavior Between Siblings
Despite increased societal awareness of sexual abuse perpetrated by adults, the idea that sexual abuse might occur between children, specifically minor siblings, remains largely unspoken. However, research reveals that sibling sexual abuse (SSA) impacts 1-7% of children and can occur in all families, regardless of income, ethnicity, or family composition. The effect of these behaviors on the involved children and the whole family can be severe. Child sexual abuse prevention efforts should always include a focus on SSA.
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