publishing standards
How we evaluate, organize,
and responsibly present documented information.
The Caution Project is committed to organizing and presenting documented information responsibly, accurately, and transparently. Our purpose is to help individuals, families, organizations, and communities make well-informed decisions by providing access to documented source materials that may otherwise be difficult to locate or evaluate.
These standards guide how we evaluate, organize, and present every collection published by The Caution Project:
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We do not publish rumors, gossip, or unverified allegations.
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We do not rely on anonymous or firsthand accounts as standalone evidence.
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We carefully evaluate the relevance, authenticity, and reliability of source materials before publication.
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Whenever possible, we support collections with original public records or other documented source materials.
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We distinguish, whenever possible, between allegations, complaints, witness statements, administrative findings, court records, and documented facts.
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We identify the originating agency, court, organization, or other source whenever known.
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Whenever practical, we provide documents in downloadable formats such as PDF, JPG, or PNG. When downloadable copies are not available, we identify the originating source whenever possible.
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Many documents we receive have already been redacted by the originating agency. We preserve those official redactions. After careful review, we may apply additional redactions when appropriate to protect minors, victims, witnesses, confidential information, or other sensitive information while preserving the educational and informational value of the records.
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Collections may be updated when additional documented information becomes available or when corrections are necessary to improve accuracy or context.
Every collection published by The Caution Project reflects our commitment to responsible documentation, thoughtful evaluation, and transparency.