Understanding Trauma & Violence

Question

I was nine when I was first abused. Can a nine-year-old assault another nine-year-old?

Answer

Thank you so much for asking this question. Yes, a nine-year-old can certainly abuse or assault another nine-year-old. For an example of this, take a look at this question we recently responded to another survivor who experienced abuse by a peer at age nine. You can also learn more about child-on-child sexual abuse here. Thank you so much for asking this question. Your experience matters and you are not alone. 

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