About #SiblingsToo
The Hidden Taboo
Does SSA Really Happen?
Does SSA Really Happen?
Sibling sexual abuse (SSA) has long been the "hidden taboo" - hidden in families and hidden in society. Unfortunately, the person harmed, the perpetrator and the rest of the family are often ill-equipped to deal with the situation.
Does SSA Really Happen?
Does SSA Really Happen?
Does SSA Really Happen?
Evidence shows SSA may effect as many as 1 in 5 families. It is thought to be 5 times more prevalent than father-child abuse. SSA happens often, yet taboos around this specific type of abuse have meant there is less research and data.
Our Aim
Does SSA Really Happen?
Our Aim
The #SiblingsToo project encourages people to anonymously share their story. The honesty of the abused person, the abusive person or other family members will speak volumes to the rest of society by helping researchers and experts understand more.
#SiblingsToo Hashtag Story
Why "#SiblingsToo"?
We created the #SiblingsToo hashtag in 2018 for several reasons.
First, the term "SiblingsToo" is a reminder that siblings are effected by sexual abuse. It is NOT just adult to child. It is NOT just stranger to stranger. It is NOT just the teenager down the street. For decades, sibling sexual abuse has been identified all over the world, in all socioeconomic categories, religions, races, social class, and other societal markers.
Second, as a nod of respect to #MeToo, #SiblingsToo is creating a way for those who currently have no voice to be heard and understood, individually and en masse.
Third, just like other hashtags, it provides a single point of reference that draws people together. A movement of awareness and change is elevated when caring people know exactly where to find each other.
