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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > sibling abuse
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > crime and deviance > sibling abuse
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > victimology > victimology and crime prevention > intrafamilial offenses > sibling abuse

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sibling abuse  

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  • Sibling abuse can be defined as inappropriate behavior among siblings related by marriage, blood, adoption, or living arrangement. This conduct constitutes any behaviors that are not considered age or developmentally appropriate. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Problems; Abuse, Sibling]

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