Safety methodology

Our safety review begins with the decision a reader is making: whether to continue a conversation, meet, share housing, travel, or disclose contact information. Guidance is organized around actions the reader can control rather than assumptions about another person’s identity.\n\nEditors check that every recommendation is proportionate, understandable, and possible without revealing unnecessary personal information. High-stakes topics direct readers to qualified local services instead of presenting community advice as professional counsel.\n\nTools and checklists explain their limits. A score can organize observations but cannot verify identity, honesty, eligibility, or intent. Human verification is described as one protective layer, never a guarantee.\n\nThe safety reviewer records the review date and sources. Material is updated when workflows or policies change, and corrections are documented through the corrections policy.