The guild’s harassment contact persons offer support and assistance in cases of harassment. You can reach out to us with a low threshold if you have experienced harassment, noticed someone else being harassed, or observed a general issue within the guild’s activities. We are also happy to answer any questions about the guild’s equity efforts.
Contact
You can contact all of the guild’s harassment contact persons via email at harassment@tietokilta.fi or through the form linked below either anonymously or with your contact details.
Anonymous Report FormThe form can be submitted either anonymously or with your contact details, and the information will be sent to all of the guild’s harassment contact persons. If you want to receive a reply to an anonymous report, you could, for example, create a temporary email address that does not reveal your identity.
If you prefer, you can also contact a specific harassment contact person directly via Telegram or email, in which case your information will not be shared with others. Here are the contact details for the guild’s general harassment contact persons for 2025:
CS Guild Harassment Contact Persons
Emilia RepoHarassment Contact PersonEmilia Repo Email: emilia.repo@tietokilta.fiEmilia Repo Telegram: hairinta
Joonas SorvariHarassment Contact PersonJoonas Sorvari Email: joonas.sorvari@tietokilta.fiJoonas Sorvari Telegram: internationaldirector
Teea AholaHarassment Contact PersonTeea Ahola Email: teea.ahola@gmail.comTeea Ahola Telegram: teeaahola
You can also contact the AYY harassment contact persons at equity@ayy.fi / AYY Harassment contact persons.
Acting in Cases of Harassment
Harassment or inappropriate behavior can take many forms, including verbal or non-verbal insults, sexist or racist jokes, unwanted physical contact, threats or intimidation, unwanted communication, exclusion from the community or any other behavior that hinders participation in activities. The experience of harassment is subjective—what feels offensive or distressing varies from person to person. Therefore, the most important factor is how the affected individual perceives the situation. Tietokilta does not tolerate harassment in any form.
Harassment is never the victim’s fault, and no one should have to deal with harassment alone. It is important that harassment cases are brought to the attention of harassment contact persons. If you experience or witness harassment, try to tell the person responsible that their behavior is unacceptable.
It is always better to intervene than to remain a bystander, even if you are unsure of the exact way to respond. If you are hesitant to act alone, you can approach the situation with a friend. During an event, you can contact the event’s harassment contact person or organizer for assistance.
You are always welcome to contact Tietokilta’s or AYY’s harassment contact persons, even if you are unsure whether a situation qualifies as harassment. For further investigation, it may be helpful to keep records such as social media conversations. If the incident meets the definition of a crime, please contact the police.
Process of Handling Harassment Cases
You can report harassment cases to any harassment contact person of the guild, and all reported cases are addressed. The process is always confidential, and no information is shared without the affected person’s consent. The harassment contact person continues the investigation and decides on further steps together with the affected party and only with their consent. Possible actions, depending on the severity of the situation, may include:
- With the affected party’s consent, the harassment contact person may inform the person responsible that their behavior has been experienced as harassment. All parties involved are heard fairly, and discussions remain confidential.
- The harassment contact person may recommend that the affected individual seek further support from AYY’s harassment contact persons, YTHS (Finnish Student Health Service) professionals, or, if necessary, law enforcement. The decision to contact these parties rests solely with the affected person.
- If the harassment involves university staff, Aalto University’s designated personnel are responsible for investigating the matter. Tietokilta’s harassment contact persons can provide support throughout this process if desired.
- In severe cases and with the affected person’s consent, the case may be forwarded to Tietokilta’s board for consideration. The board may impose disciplinary measures as outlined in the guild’s Code of Conduct.
Useful Links
Computer Science Guild Code of Conduct