Need Support?

Please know that you are not alone.

If reading Resolve, or engaging with the topic of sibling sexual abuse, brings up distress or concern for your safety or the safety of a child, support is available.

Immediate support and helplines

Australia

  • Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
  • Lifeline: 13 11 44
  • 1800RESPECT (24/7): 1800 737 732 or web chat via 1800respect.org.au

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, contact Police on 000.
The Australian Institute of Family Studies (aifs.gov.au) also provides guidance on responding to child safety concerns.

United States

If a child is in immediate danger, contact Police on 911.

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):
    800.656.HOPE (4673) or rainn.org

Sibling Sexual Trauma and Abuse (SSTA)–specific support

The following organisations and peer communities focus specifically on sibling sexual trauma and abuse. You can find them online by searching their names.

  • 5WAVES (USA)
    Education, resources and lived experience-informed support for all those impacted by sibling sexual trauma.
  • Empower Survivors (USA)
    Hosts private Facebook peer support groups for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse.
  • Incest Aware (USA)
    Survivor-led alliance offering education, advocacy, resources and community.
  • #Siblingstoo (Canada)
    An awareness initiative founded by researcher and survivor Nancy Morris.

A note of care

Everyone’s experience is different. Some people seek immediate support. Others take time. There is no right pace and no expectation to act before you feel ready.

If you need help, reaching out to a trained service or a trusted professional can be an important first step.