Sibling aggression is the most common form of family violence, yet it remains hidden and confused with sibling rivalry. Numerous studies have linked sibling aggression and abuse to worse mental and physical health and problematic interpersonal relationships with parents, peers, and romantic partners.
The Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative promotes awareness of sibling aggression and abuse and provides guidance on how to prevent and reduce their occurrences. This initiative grows out of calls for increased awareness of sibling victimization given its pervasiveness and harmfulness.
Latest from SAARA
How Should Parents Respond to Sibling Sexual Behavior?
Believing the child who was harmed and supporting all children in the family are key to children’s recovery after sibling sexual abuse. In this post on Psychology Today, SAARA researchers partnered with Brandy Black and Maria Socolof from 5WAVES to provide research-based insights and practical advice for parents and caregivers.??Read More
How to Improve Sibling Relationships Despite Anxiety and OCD
Dr. Corinna Jenkins Tucker joined Natasha Daniels on the AT Parenting Survival Podcast to discuss how anxiety and OCD can impact sibling relationships. Siblings might feel sidelined, or even targeted, and parents have a critical role in fostering strong sibling bonds.??Listen Here
What You Need to Know about Sibling Aggression and Abuse During Adolescence
Dr. Corinna Jenkins Tucker joined R. Bradley Snyder on the Talking 188体育app_188体育在线-平台官网 Kids Podcast to discuss sibling aggression and abuse—an essential listen for anyone invested in children's well-being.??Listen Here
SAARA Bulletins
- Addressing Sibling Aggression is Key to Reducing Peer Bullying (SAARA Bulletin #9)
- Sibling Aggression and Abuse are ACEs (SAARA Bulletin #8)
- Recognizing and Responding to Sibling Sexual Abuse (SAARA Bulletin #7)
- An opportunity to address the most common form of family violence: Sibling aggression
- Promoting Positive Sibling Relationships: Practical Tips for Caregivers
- Do State Child Abuse and Neglect Policies Address Sibling Abuse? (SAARA Bulletin #6)
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