Following the publication of my blog post Sibling Sexual Abuse: Breaking the Silence, I received several insightful queries from readers seeking clarity and further information. Here is a straightforward Q&A addressing your queries. I was interested to find the answers too so thank you for asking: Q: Where does the research go after publication? A: Research often remains within academic journals, accessible primarily to researchers and institutions with subscriptions. While some findings inform policies or programs, a significant portion of research does not extend beyond academic circles unless there’s a direct effort to translate it into practice. This is a recognised issue in academia, often called the “research-to-practice gap.” Q:…