This brochure presents guidelines for victims of rape and sexual offenses in preparation for the legal and medical procedures which will follow the reporting of such an assault. The brochure states the hope that these guidelines will be useful to a victim in regaining control over the situation and in managing a difficult situation effectively. These topics are discussed: (1) initial considerations after the assault; (2) police department's response; (3) hospital staff's examination and medical considerations; (4) payment for physical examination and tests; (5) the in-depth interview; (6) lie detector test; (7) apprehension of the suspect; (8) bail; (9) preliminary hearing; (10) rape crisis counseling; (11) defense attorney; (12) grand jury; (13) arraignment; (14) pre-trial conference; (15) pre-trial motions; (16) the trial; (17) sentencing; (18) the appeal; and (19) change of address. The addresses and telephones numbers of rape crisis centers in Maryland are listed. (ABL)