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Joel's close friend, Sara, confided in him that she was sexually assaulted by another student after a party last weekend. She doesn't have any visible injuries, but she is very upset about what happened and doesn't want to report it because she doesn't want to draw unwanted attention. It would be appropriate for Joel toGroup of answer choicesseek advice from a professional.tell Sara what she should do.ignore her claims.tell his friends what happened.

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Joel's close friend, Sara, confided in him that she was sexually assaulted by another student after a party last weekend. She doesn't have any visible injuries, but she is very upset about what happened and doesn't want to report it because she doesn't want to draw unwanted attention. It would be appropriate for Joel toGroup of answer choicesseek advice from a professional.tell Sara what she should do.ignore her claims.tell his friends what happened.

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The most appropriate action for Joel would be to seek advice from a professional. This could be a counselor, a teacher, or any other trusted adult who can provide guidance on how to handle this sensitive situation. It's important that Joel respects Sara's privacy and doesn't share her experience with others without her consent. He should also avoid telling Sara what she should do, as this is her decision to make. Ignoring her claims would be inappropriate and could further harm Sara.

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