Sexual Abuse of a Ward is a form of abuse in which someone in a position of power uses that power to manipulate, exploit, and harm someone who is in their care. This type of abuse can include pressuring a ward to engage in sexual activities, exposing a ward to unwanted or inappropriate sexual behavior, touching a ward in a sexual way, or using a ward for sexual gratification. Sexual Abuse of a Ward can also involve sexual exploitation, such as exchanging money or goods for sex, or exploiting the ward for pornographic purposes. The most common types of Sexual Abuse of a Ward include physical sexual abuse, psychological sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, and sexual harassment. Physical sexual abuse can involve touching a ward in a sexual way, making sexual comments or jokes, or forcing a ward to engage in sexual activities. Psychological sexual abuse involves manipulating and controlling a ward through intimidation, guilt, or threats. Sexual exploitation involves exchanging money or goods for sexual favors. Sexual harassment includes making unwanted sexual advances, making sexual comments, or sending explicit images.