Safety
Safety is a top priority in decision-making when JVC staff determines the suitability of a work placement or a living situation. JVs generally live and work in low-income neighborhoods, which vary significantly from rural to urban environments. It is often common for JVs to use public transportation to get to and from work. All JVs are encouraged to use common sense, take necessary precautions, and be aware of their surroundings.
Urban Settings
JVs often live in neighborhoods where crime is a fact of life. During Orientation, JVC staff stresses the importance of taking safety precautions and provides resources for the JVs to review and discuss with their communities. In addition, JVs are given emergency contact information for JVC staff should an emergency arise.
There are some built-in safety factors. Living in community assures JVs that someone is around most of the time. Neighbors see JVs as connected to the Church, which gives them a measure of respect and protection. JVs are encouraged to get to know their neighbors, which has led positive rapports within the neighborhoods where we have had a long-standing presence.
Knowing the Neighborhood
There are some safety factors inherent to JVC. Living in community assures JVs that someone is around most of the time. Neighbors see JVs as connected to the Church, which gives them a measure of respect and protection. JVs are encouraged to get to know their neighbors, which leads to positive rapports within the neighborhoods where JVC has had a long-standing presence.
Natural Disasters
Depending on where a JV is placed, there are certain proclivities for types of wather and extreme conditions. Evacuation proceedures are in place for the kinds of disasters that might occur regionally. JVs are encouraged to work as a community to best prepare for potential emergencies.
