Keeping safe: how international volunteers manage crime and violence in Papua New Guinea
Joe Weber
Abstract
The paper considers conflicting views on the extent of crime and violence in PNG, and then examines what is considered good practice for managing violence and violent crime. It looks at the variety of security management approaches adopted by development organisations in PNG. It shows organisations and individuals use different methods to assess the level of threat and develop differing perceptions of what is an appropriate response. It concludes there is no consensus on the extent of crime and violence and therefore the level of threat to international volunteers. Individually volunteers manage their security by developing a comprehensive understanding of their locality which enables them to evaluate the risks associated with various behaviours. They acknowledge high risk behaviours for them are sexual relationships with Papua New Guineans, exposing corruption and political involvement.
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