The unspeakable crime
The family member most likely to sexually abuse a child is their brother or sister.
Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse.
The family member most likely to sexually abuse a child is their brother or sister. For years sexual abuse by siblings has been too much of a taboo to discuss but more survivors of ause come forward to discuss their experiences. We hear from one of them on today's podcast.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sibling sexual abuse support and advice can be found at Sibling Sexual Abuse Support and the Sibling Sexual Abuse Resource Centre. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Guests: Decca Aitkenhead, chief interviewer, The Sunday Times, and Liz Roberts, sibling sexual abuse survivor.and advocate, www.liz-roberts.co.uk.
Host: Manveen Rana.
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