Sibling Sexual Abuse

Youth Counseling Considerations

Bibliographic Data

ID21638674
AuthorsVictoria Kre (0000-0002-7823-0274, Youngstown State University, corresponding author), Christine A McAllister (0000-0002-9852-2709, University of North Carolina at Greensboro), Alicia K Hall (Kent State University), Emma H Forner (Youngstown State University)
Year2025
Volume33
Issue1
Pages51-60
Publication date2025-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Family Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1066-4807 • E-ISSN: 1552-3950
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/10664807241268440
OpenAlexW4401397089
LanguageEN
References cited41

Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) can have a significant impact on human development and counselors play an important role in identifying, advocating for, and supporting youth who have been sexually abused. In this article, considerations for counselors working with youth who have experienced SSA are discussed. The impacts of SSA on youth development, and challenges that counselors face when working with those affected by SSA are addressed. Counseling interventions that may be useful when counseling those who have experienced SSA are also provided, along with suggestions for future research

Developmental psychology · Poison control · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Sexual abuse · Sibling · Suicide prevention · Child Abuse and Trauma · Child Welfare and Adoption · Clinical Psychology · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Medicine · Psychology

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