Ep.60 | Non-Abused, Non-Abuser Siblings - Call for Research Participants with Anais Vanvliet

About this episode

Anais Vanvliet discusses her research on the experiences of non-abused, non-abuser siblings in families affected by child sexual abuse.

In this illuminating episode of the #SiblingsToo podcast, hosted by Nancy Morris, Anais Vanvliet returns to discuss her groundbreaking research on the experiences of non-abused, non-abuser siblings within families affected by child sexual abuse. Anais shares her passion for highlighting the often-overlooked impacts on these siblings, driven by her personal and professional commitment to the subject matter. Nancy and Anais delve into the critical need for more focused research and policy changes to address the gaps in support systems. Diving deeper, Anais outlines her research's core questions, which explore both the experiences of these siblings and the current service provisions—or lack thereof—for them in Canada, particularly in Quebec and New Brunswick. She highlights the unique challenges and emotional impacts these siblings face, including feelings of isolation and jealousy, and the importance of trauma-informed approaches when engaging with them. Anais also touches on the broader conversation around sibling relationships in the context of family violence, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support systems and policy advocacy. About our guest, Anais Vanvliet: Anais…

People in this episode

Host: Nancy Morris

Guest: Anais Vanvliet

Topics covered

• sibling sexual abuse
• research
• support systems
• family violence
• trauma-informed approaches

Keywords

• sibling relationships
• child sexual abuse
• emotional impacts
• isolation
• policy advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McGill University

Places: Canada, Quebec, New Brunswick

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