Actions in cases of harassment

Joensuun Metsäylioppilaat have a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of harassment and bullying. We are committed to adhering to safer space principles in our events, and Joensuun Metsäylioppilaat strives to promote equality through its activities.

If you have experienced discrimination, harassment, or bullying at Joensuun Metsäylioppilaat’s events or activities, you can report the incident using this form. Reports are handled confidentially and are accessible only to the board's harassment contact person. The board is informed anonymously about incoming reports, but the content is shared only with permission. We recommend submitting the report as soon as possible after the incident to facilitate resolution for all parties.

he Advocacy Officer and Harassment Contact Person for 2024 is Helmi Karppinen, edunvalvonta@jmyo.fi. edunvalvonta@jmyo.fi.

If you experience harassment or bullying elsewhere on university premises, you can contact the harassment contact person of ISYY (Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland).

ISYY's harassment contact person offers support and advice to students who have experienced harassment or other inappropriate behavior on campus. Contact information for ISYY’s Harassment Contact Person: Pekka Koivaara, ISYY Advocacy Specialist (Joensuu) Phone: 044 576 8465 Email: soko(at)isyy.fi

LINK TO HARASSMENT REPORT FORM: https://forms.office.com/e/ZsMBXaNuZm

Consequences of Misconduct:

In reported harassment cases, the incident is first addressed with the involved parties. If the party or parties wish to carry the matter to the board, the report is presented anonymously to the board, and potential sanctions are decided by the board. The name of the sanctioned individual is shared with the Advocacy Officer, Event Coordinators, and Chairperson to enforce event bans.

Sanctions are determined on a case-by-case basis. The minimum sanction is a warning, and the maximum is a ban from events for a specific period. In extreme cases, expulsion from the association is possible. If the involved party or parties are board members, the above principles apply, but the implicated board member(s) will not participate in handling the case. The maximum sanctions remain the same, but dismissal from the board is also possible.