Which of the following is an example of sexual abuse?

• A. Forcing to have vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse
• B. Hitting someone
• C. Isolating from family
• D. Destroying valued possessions

Answer: (A)

Sexual abuse involves forcing or coercing someone into sexual activity without consent. The statement that describes forcing someone to have vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse fits this exactly, because it shows a sexual act being imposed on another person against their will. Consent and voluntary participation are not present in that scenario, which is the hallmark of sexual abuse.

The other actions illustrate different kinds of harm: hitting is physical abuse, isolating someone from their family is emotional/psychological abuse and control, and destroying valued possessions is financial or material abuse. Recognizing that coercing or forcing sexual acts is sexual abuse helps distinguish it from these other forms of abuse.