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SSTA in the News

Until recently, it has been difficult to find information, support, and a community dealing with SSTA. In the last few years, more people have bravely been telling their story to help shine a spotlight on this silent epidemic. Through their persistence,
SSTA is slowly finding its way out of the shadows and into the light of the public consciousness.
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The family member most likely to sexually abuse a child in Britain is their brother or sister. Decca Aitkenhead meets the survivors speaking out after decades of silence. Contains graphic descriptions

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A mom of three who discovered that one son was sexually abusing her other two shares her family’s agonizing journey with PEOPLE  

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also be the most common. Livvy Haydock explores the challenges and complexities of sibling sexual abuse.

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This two-year project, which ended in March 2022, was the largest Government-funded project on sibling sexual abuse to date. 

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Nancy Morris aims to break the silence and stigma of sibling sexual abuse with real science and heartfelt stories so that society is empowered (and even compelled) to do something about it.

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Hollyoaks is a populare British soap opera geared toward teens.  The award-winning programme tackles such issues as rape, murder, substance abuse, psychological well being, and infidelity.

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