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Sibling sexual abuse: A knowledge and practice overview

Yates, Peter; Allardyce, Stuart

Authors

Peter Yates

Stuart Allardyce



Abstract

This paper aims to provide an accessible resource to help professionals think through the issues and challenges raised by sibling sexual abuse. It presents an overview of the current research and practice knowledge and covers: ‣ sexual behaviour between siblings ‣ the scale and nature of sibling sexual abuse ‣ the impact of sibling sexual abuse ‣ professional responses to sibling sexual abuse ‣ conclusions and reflections. It is written primarily for social workers and other professionals involved in safeguarding children, but it may be of interest to a wider group who find themselves working with families affected by sibling sexual abuse (e.g. teachers, mental health practitioners, foster carers, residential care workers). As sibling sexual abuse is rarely disclosed in childhood, this paper may be of use also to professionals working with adult survivors of sexual abuse.

Citation

Yates, P., & Allardyce, S. (2021). Sibling sexual abuse: A knowledge and practice overview. London: Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse

Report Type Consultancy Report
Acceptance Date Jan 12, 2021
Online Publication Date Jan 20, 2021
Publication Date Jan 20, 2021
Deposit Date Jan 28, 2021
Pages 1-48
Keywords Sibling sexual abuse, Child sexual abuse
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2718132
Publisher URL http://www.csacentre.org.uk/knowledge-in-practice/practice-improvement/sibling-sexual-abuse/