TL;DR: 16-point self-assessment covering evidence quality, timing, financial preparedness, and risk tolerance. Complete before reaching out to understand your readiness for a whistleblower consultation.

Readiness Checklist

Use this checklist to assess whether you are ready to have a strategic conversation about your situation.

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Evidence

I have direct, firsthand knowledge of the misconductI can describe specific incidents with dates and detailsI have access to or copies of relevant documentationI understand what evidence I am and am not authorized to share

Timing

I have not yet disclosed to the media or publicI have not yet filed a formal complaint with an agencyI have not signed any settlement or NDA related to this matterI understand that timing affects my legal protections

Risk Assessment

I understand retaliation is possible and often begins immediatelyI have considered my financial situation and job securityI have thought about the impact on my personal and professional relationshipsI am prepared for a process that may take months or years

Readiness

I am looking for strategic guidance, not just emotional supportI am willing to consider options I may not have thought ofI understand this is not legal adviceI am ready to have a confidential conversation

Ready to proceed?

If you checked most of these items, you may be ready for a confidential conversation. If not, that is okay. Take your time.

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Disclosure Strategy is operated by former federal whistleblowers. We are not a law firm. We are not affiliated with any government agency. Our services are provided at no cost to whistleblowers. Strategy sessions held virtually or at our Austin, TX partner offices by appointment only.

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