Nothing is more important to us than your safety. We believe safety requires a coordinated effort from everyone.

Staying safe online is a lot like staying safe offline. Whether you’re walking down the street or connecting with students, it’s important to keep a few key safety precautions in mind.

Here are some safety tips:

  • Use the same common sense precautions online as you would offline. When meeting someone for the first time, please remember to:
    • Insist on a public meeting place like a cafe.
    • Do not meet in a secluded place, or invite strangers into your home.
    • Be especially careful buying/selling high value items.
    • Consider making high-value exchanges at your local police station.
    • Tell a friend or family member where you’re going.
    • Take your cell phone along if you have one.
    • Consider having a friend or family member accompany you.
    • Trust your instincts.
  • You choose what information is shared so only share what you are comfortable with.
  • Report bullying, abusive, inappropriate and offensive behavior using Contact Us.
  • Protect your account and do not let others use your login or password.
  • Protect your password and change it periodically.
  • Your website is securely encrypted using the HTTPS Internet protocol.

LIFE never shares your personal information with third-party advertisers. If you have a personal safety concern or wish to report a participant that may not belong on the site, Contact Us. To learn more about being a member, see our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Additional Web Resources

Take an active role in you and your family’s personal safety, check out these resources.

Taking these simple precautions helps make LIFE safer for everyone.