Safety first
This framework recommends assessing physical hazards, access, weather, and personal limits before any site visit — prioritising wellbeing over collection goals.
Methodological framework
Field Readiness
Structured guidance for preparing before any paranormal-related field work. This framework recommends practical checks across safety, evidence, observation, and review — written as educational material, not as institutional certification or emergency response.
Framework in preparationFramework material in preparation
Lessons, checklists, and downloadable templates are not published yet. This page outlines the scope of the framework only — there are no courses, quizzes, or files to download on Pass 1.
What this framework covers
When content is published, each area below will expand into reviewed guidance. These cards describe scope only — not full lessons.
Evidence handling
Guidance on chain-of-custody thinking, contamination avoidance, and documenting how material was captured — without claiming legal or forensic authority.
Observation & notes
Structured note-taking, timestamps, and separating observation from interpretation so records stay useful for later review.
Equipment
Checklists for verifying gear, batteries, calibration where relevant, and spare capability — aligned with the Equipment Hub when that content is live.
Environmental factors
This approach suggests accounting for lighting, sound, weather, wildlife, and building conditions that can affect both safety and interpretation.
Privacy & consent
Considerations for private property, occupants, recording laws, and respectful conduct — not a substitute for legal advice in your jurisdiction.
Working alone or with others
Communication plans, buddy systems, and clear roles when operating solo or in a group — the framework describes options rather than mandating a team structure.
After-action review
Reflecting on what was observed, what was recorded, and what should be revisited — before deciding whether anything warrants formal submission elsewhere on PRN.
Suggested learning path
A logical order for working through the framework when material is published. Not every experience belongs in the Case Archive or Map — submission is optional and separate.
Prepare
Review safety, equipment, and site context using the areas above before travelling.
Observe
Document conditions and events with timestamps; separate what was seen from what was inferred.
Record
Preserve notes, media, and environmental context in a form suitable for your own review.
Review
Conduct an after-action pass while details are fresh; note gaps and follow-up questions.
Submit
If you choose to share an experience with PRN for structured assessment, use the activity reporting flow — it is not required for every field visit.
Is It Paranormal? — activity assessment