Is it still sexual assault if both people were kids? (Part 1)

For one of our toughest questions yet, we are bringing in our first guest!  Renae Pepper is a psychologist specialising in children and adolescents engaging in harmful sexual behaviours, and she’s joining the podcast to help answer this very sticky question.  It’s a big topic; in part one of our conversation Renae explains the impact of trauma, the causes of harmful sexual behaviour in young people, sexual behaviour in childhood and why context is crucial.  Heads up, this episode includes explicit conversation about sexual harm.You’ll find more questions and answers on our Instagram.com/sticky_qsThis podcast is produced at Tasmania’s Sexual Assault Support Service, find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sasstasmaniaOr online at https://www.sass.org.au/We understand that sometimes what we discuss might cause distress or concern for listeners. 24/7 support is available in the following ways:Tasmania Wide: 1800 697 877 (1800 MY SUPPORT)https://www.1800mysupport.org.auAustralia wide: 1800 737 732https://www.1800respect.org.au