Sibling sexual abuse: What do we know about professional responses? Stage 2 analysis of a 2-stage scoping review
Despite growing recognition of the complexity of sibling sexual abuse, professional responses remain inconsistent and under-supported. To improve outcomes for all those affected, there is an urgent need for coherent guidance, cross-sector training, and the adoption of consistent, trauma-informed, whole-family approaches that reflect the nuanced realities of these cases.
Authors
- Peter Yates (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6796-5497)
- Eve Mullins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1543-3397)
- Sharon Cain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4830-4719)
- Amy Adams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7058-5685)
Institutions
- Glasgow Caledonian University (GB)
- Liverpool John Moores University (GB)
- University of Birmingham (GB)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Published
- 2025-11-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107808
- Primary Topic
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Edinburgh Napier University