Sexual assault is defined to include kissing, fondling, or sexual intercourse carried out against a person's will. Because it is not always possible for the victim to fight back, a lack of resistance does not mean that the victim consented to the sexual assault. If sexual assault does occur, victims can call the police, go to the hospital, or call a sexual assault center. Additionally, victims should write down everything that happened to them. If the police are called, a report is made to record exactly what happened and to ensure that all available evidence is preserved. In some police departments, there are specially trained officers who investigate sexual assault complaints. Suspect arrest and trial procedures are detailed to help victims know what to expect and how to act. It is pointed out that, under Canadian law, the victim's right to compensation is independent of what happens at the attacker's trial. Supplemental book sections define legal terms associated with sexual assault and list Canadian Criminal Code sections on sexual assault, compensation funds available for crime victims, and sexual assault crisis centers. Illustrations.