You are not alone
You are not alone (Et ole yksin) is a helpline for people, who have been subjected to sexual abuse and harassment, inappropriate behavior or bullying in sports or other organised hobby in the youth sector in Finland. We also provide free training and consultation for professionals and volunteers in the field.
We help those who have been harassed, abused or bullied, and their loved ones.
Väestöliitto’s You are not alone is Finland’s first targeted support service for people, who have been subjected to sexual abuse and harassment, inappropriate behavior or bullying in sports or other organised hobby in the youth sector in Finland. We provide conversational support and advice.
If you wish to contact us to get support and advice:
- please call: +358 503 025 942 (local operator fee is charged for the call) or
- leave a message or a call back request by email: etoleyksin @ vaestoliitto.fi
In addition to the nationwide support service, the we aim to strengthen the self-determination of children and young people and increase the knowledge of parents, coaches, youth experts and hobby instructors about the prevention of violence and harassment experienced by young people.
Free consultation, training and materials for professionals and volunteers
We provide training for representatives of sports federations, sports clubs and professionals in the youth sector on the prevention of and intervention of inappropriate behavior. A free online course and easy-to-use materials are available free of charge. You can request a training or material by contacting us +358 503 025 942 or etoleyksin @ vaestoliitto.fi