Safer space

Principles for a Safer Space

• Respect the personal physical and mental space and autonomy of others. Do not touch another person without a permission.
• Do not mock, ridicule, belittle, discriminate, or embarrass anyone through your words, behavior or actions.
• Do not make assumptions based on appearance or behavior. Do not make assumptions about anyone’s sexuality, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, values, socioeconomic background, health or ability to function.
• Intervene. If you suspect harassment or other inappropriate treatment is happening, don’t stand by: Ask if everything is OK, and if not, act. If you are told about harassment: Take it seriously and act. Even if it seems minor to you, it may be significant to someone else.
• Apologize if you have intentionally or unintentionally hurt others.

Everyone has the right to feel safe at club practice, and events without fear of discrimination, harassment, or sexual, physical or verbal abuse of any kind.

If a club member fails to comply with this policy, the club will issue a warning. Multiple warnings may result in expulsion from the club. In serious cases, the club may expel a member without a warning.

These principles are based on the ethical principles of the Finnish Kendo Association, which can be found (in Finnish only) at:
http://kendoliitto.fi/wp-content/uploads/FKA_Eettiset_periaatteet_2018.pdf

If you experience harassment, discrimination or other inappropriate behavior at Rendaino practice or other events, please bring the matter to the attention of main instructor of the activity. If you feel that this is not possible, or the matter is not being addressed, you can always contact the club president personally: Petteri Mero / pj@rendaino.fi