SECOND EDITION
SIBLING
ABUSE
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Sibling Abuse: Hidden Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Trauma by Vernon R. Wiehe
SECOND EDITION
SIBLING
ABUSE
Hidden Physical, Emotional, and Sexual Trauma
Vernon R. Wiehe
S A G E Publications International Educational and Professional Publisher Thousand Oaks London New Delhi
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Wiehe, Vernon R. Sibling abuse: Hidden physical, emotional, and sexual trauma/ Vernon R. Wiehe.—2nd ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 0-7619-1008-5 (cloth).—ISBN 0-7619-1009-3 (pbk.) 1. Sibling abuse—United States. 2. Adult child abuse victims— United States. 3. Adult child sexual abuse victims—United States. 4. Incest victims—United States. I. Title. HV6626.52.W54 1997 362.76—dc21 97-4600 This book is printed on acid-free paper. 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Contents
1. Sibling Abuse: An Undetected Problem 2. Physical Abuse
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3. Emotional Abuse 4. Sexual Abuse
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5. Parental Reactions to Sibling Abuse 6