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Mar 2024
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Revealed: The hidden crime of sibling se...

THE TIMES
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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 abuse 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 Sibling Sexual Abuse Support and the Sibling Sexual Abuse Resource Centre.


This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes

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.

Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk

Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'


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