Evidence matters. Patterns matter. Public memory needs a record.
SAFE is building a source-backed public record of how misinformation, bias, and unfair treatment affect Latter-day Saints. This page highlights the research priorities, tools, and public resources that support that work.
Available now and under development.
Rights guidance
Reporting tools
Historical archive
Fact-checking resources
Annual sentiment report
Media scorecard
Topic-specific reports
Public dashboards
Why this page matters.
Research gives the site credibility because it shows that SAFE is not built only to react emotionally or speak in generalities. It is built to observe carefully, document responsibly, and respond from evidence.
Without research, harmful narratives remain easy to deny. Without reports, scattered incidents remain isolated. Without data, patterns remain invisible. Without documentation, public memory remains shallow.
This page matters because fairness becomes much stronger when it can be measured, described, archived, and revisited.
What this page is for.
This page serves as the public research hub for SAFE. It will house annual reports, special topic reports, media scorecards, case studies, data dashboards, and downloadable resources that help the public, journalists, educators, donors, and Church members understand the shape of the problem more clearly.
It is meant to feel serious, organized, transparent, and useful. It is the place where the site says: we are not only noticing what is happening — we are building a record of it.
Annual sentiment report.
The annual sentiment report is one of SAFE’s flagship public products. It tracks how Latter-day Saints are being discussed in media and online, what narratives are increasing or fading, and where hostility is most visible.
What the annual report answers
- How Latter-day Saints are being discussed in media and online this year
- What narratives are increasing, fading, or mutating
- Where hostility is most visible
- What themes are shaping public perception
- What kinds of language, framing, or assumptions are becoming more common
- Whether portrayals are becoming more fair, more distorted, or more polarized
What the report includes
- Executive summary
- Key findings
- Major narrative shifts from the past year
- Top recurring themes in media and digital discourse
- Examples of accuracy, distortion, fairness, and hostility
- Visual charts and trend summaries
The full research portfolio.
Annual sentiment report
The yearly account of how Latter-day Saints are discussed across media and online platforms.
In developmentMedia scorecard
An evaluation of how outlets, productions, and creators handle Latter-day Saint coverage — accuracy, framing, and fairness.
In developmentTopic-specific reports
Deeper looks at single themes such as workplace bias, school dynamics, online conspiracy, or specific media moments.
In developmentCase studies
Detailed analyses of how individual public moments shaped or revealed broader patterns of misrepresentation.
In developmentPublic data dashboards
Visual tools for exploring patterns over time — in incidents reported, narratives tracked, and topics covered.
In developmentDownloadable resources
Plain-language guides for students, families, professionals, journalists, and educators.
In developmentToolkits and PDFs (in development).
SAFE is preparing a library of downloadable resources designed to support real situations — not only legal theory.
| Resource | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Student Rights Toolkit | Religious-expression rights in U.S. public schools, with practical steps for students and parents. | In development |
| Workplace Rights Toolkit | Title VII basics, accommodation requests, harassment, and reporting timelines. | In development |
| Housing Rights Toolkit | Fair Housing Act protections and how to report religion-based discrimination. | In development |
| Documentation Toolkit | How to document incidents responsibly — what to record, what to save, and why patterns matter. | In development |
| Educator Resource Pack | Suggested sources, lesson framing, and primary documents for teaching this history responsibly. | In development |
| Journalist Style Reference | Terminology, sourcing standards, and fairness checks for covering Latter-day Saints. | In development |
How SAFE conducts research.
SAFE’s research approach is meant to be transparent and methodical. We rely on publicly available media coverage and online content, structured monitoring of recurring narratives, careful documentation rather than speculation, and clear separation between observation and opinion. Where we cite, we cite. Where we interpret, we say so. Where we are uncertain, we note that too.
The goal is not to assemble evidence for a predetermined conclusion. It is to build a record that journalists, educators, partners, and the public can examine and trust.
How research becomes response.
Research is not an end in itself. It is the foundation of credible response. When patterns become visible, SAFE can respond more accurately. When data is documented, public statements carry more weight. When case studies are written, future situations can be analyzed faster.
Over time, the research portfolio is meant to give SAFE a structural advantage in answering distortion: not faster outrage, but faster accuracy.
Help build the public record.
Strong research takes time and resources. If you believe the public record about Latter-day Saints should be built carefully and credibly, your support helps make that record possible.