Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative

Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative Located at the Crimes against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire

The Sibling Aggression and Abuse Research and Advocacy Initiative (SAARA) is located at the Crimes against Children Research Center, University of New Hampshire. The SAARA Initiative raises awareness about the prevalence and negative impacts of sibling aggression and abuse, trains clinicians and practitioners to recognize and respond to sibling aggression and abuse, advocates including sibling agg

ression and abuse in family violence, anti-bullying, and parent education programs, and incorporates voices and perspectives of survivors and lived-experience experts.

Although it’s often overlooked, sibling abuse is real. Jasmine recounts multiple memories of physical abuse from her bro...
06/03/2026

Although it’s often overlooked, sibling abuse is real. Jasmine recounts multiple memories of physical abuse from her brothers and shares how it impacted her well-being. This latest real story is available on the “Share Your Story” page of our website. As always, please take care of yourself when reading others’ stories of sibling aggression and abuse. There are resources at the end of each story if you need help.

Read Jasmine’s full story here: https://www.unh.edu/saara/blog/2026/05/jasmines-story

To protect the privacy of those who share their stories with us, Jasmine is a pseudonym.

Teaching children body safety, boundaries, and consent is essential. Read our Psychology Today article, “Preventing Harm...
05/19/2026

Teaching children body safety, boundaries, and consent is essential. Read our Psychology Today article, “Preventing Harmful Sexual Behavior Between Siblings.”

Article here: https://conta.cc/48Jlyeh

Congratulations to our media and communications assistant, Kelly Scalogna, who is graduating with honors from the Univer...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to our media and communications assistant, Kelly Scalogna, who is graduating with honors from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in psychology. Kelly has been with the SAARA initiative since 2024, is a part of the Social Work Honor Society, and serves as the public relations chair for UNH Habitat for Humanity. Our team wishes you the best of luck and success in your next steps!

Congratulations to our intern, Abbey Sanders, who is graduating with honors from the University of New Hampshire with a ...
05/15/2026

Congratulations to our intern, Abbey Sanders, who is graduating with honors from the University of New Hampshire with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and justice studies. Abbey has been with the SAARA Initiative since 2025, is a part of Phi Beta Kappa, and The Criminal Justice Honor Society. Our team wishes you the best of luck and success in your next steps!

Professionals can help determine the best path forward. Read our Psychology Today article, “How Should Parents Respond t...
05/14/2026

Professionals can help determine the best path forward. Read our Psychology Today article, “How Should Parents Respond to Sibling Sexual Behavior?”

Article Link: https://conta.cc/4wtHMKy

Children are sometimes scared to disclose the abuse they have experienced. It is important to believe them. Check out th...
05/07/2026

Children are sometimes scared to disclose the abuse they have experienced. It is important to believe them. Check out the video on our website, “How Should Parents React to Sibling Sexual Abuse?” Link: https://conta.cc/4d4h5mX

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