www.SexualAssaults.gov.qc.ca

Sexual assault can take many forms. They also vary in terms of violence and the kind of acts that take place.

However, in almost every case:

• Sexual assault has harmful consequences for the victim.
• Sexual assault is a criminal act because the victim has not consented or is not old enough to give consent.

Common forms of sexual assault

• Kissing of a sexual nature
• Touching: breasts, thighs, buttocks, penis, vulva, anus
• Masturbation of the victim by the perpetrator or vice versa
• Oral-genital contact:
  • Cunnilingus: contact between the mouth and a girl’s or woman’s genitals.
  • Fellatio: the insertion of the perpetrator’s penis into the victim’s mouth or the insertion of the victim’s penis into the perpetrator’s mouth.
• Penetration: vaginal or anal penetration with a penis, finger or other object.
• Exhibitionism: the practice of exposing one’s genitals in public.
• Frottage: the practice of rubbing against non-consenting persons in a public area. For example, attempting to rub one’s genitals against strangers on the bus.
• Voyeurism: "voyeuristic" activity refers to watching individuals who are naked or involved in sexual activity.