Minimisation
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Sibling sexual abuse is as traumatic as sexual abuse by a parent (or any other form of sexual abuse) and has a lasting impact on the victim. Studies have shown that sibling abuse often includes the most serious forms of abuse.
However, in spite of this, sibling sexual abuse is more likely to be overlooked, normalised and discounted by families and the wider community. This minimisation by others can mean that survivors themselves are less likely to view their experiences as abuse and also find it more difficult to talk about.
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The South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Victoria. We pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and future.