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What You Can Do
Information & Support
If you or anyone you know has been personally affected by sibling sexual trauma or abuse, share our support website, siblingsexualtrauma.com.
If you or anyone you know is a parent coping with sibling sexual trauma, share our parents only Facebook support group, Parents Coping with Sibling Sexual Trauma & Abuse.
What Do I Say? How Do I Respond?
If a child, or an adult recalling a childhood experience, ever tells you about an unwanted, confusing or concerning sexual experience, remember: Listen, Believe, Find Help
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Take it seriously. Stay calm and show concern.
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“I’m glad you told me.”
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“It was not your fault.”
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“Is there anything else you would like to tell me?”
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“Let’s find some help for this,” (child/teen) or "Is there any way I can help you find help for this?" (adult)
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You don’t have to know much or provide everything they need.
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If it is a child or teen, you DO need to persist in following up until a qualified adult takes the child’s safety seriously.
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More guidance on following up on reported or suspected sexual abuse of a child at The Mama Bear Effect
What else can I do in my own home or workplace?

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