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From: Stop It Now! <in...@stopitnow.org>
Date: Thu, Aug 25, 2022 at 7:55 AM
Subject: Abusive Sexual Behavior Between Siblings
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Abusive Sexual Behavior Between Siblings

It is understandable to feel shocked if you are a parent or guardian discovering that one of your children has behaved in a sexually harmful way with their sibling. Parents are naturally worried about both children and their needs, and also fear that this will impact their family in a lasting way. And they are dealing with their own feelings about what has happened.

Healing for the family is possible! Family members can all get the help and support they need. It's important for loving adults to know that it's possible to maintain safety and facilitate healing for all children in the home.

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When You Love Them Both

There is no right way to feel after abusive behavior is disclosed, and it's normal to feel a variety of

emotions. Loving adults can support both children in situations where one sibling sexually harms

another.

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Re-Establishing Safety in Your Family

Once sexually harmful behavior has happened between siblings, there are many complex feelings that

everyone in the family might be feeling. It's normal to feel unsure about what to do next, but there are steps that parents can take to re-establish safety and begin the healing process.

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