ABOUT US

Dating Without Violence – Support for Boys and Young Men

Dating Without Violence is a nationwide initiative that offers help and support to boys and young men aged 13–29 who have experienced or fear experiencing dating violence.

Boys and young men can also face violence in dating relationships — yet this is still talked about far too little. We want to raise awareness of the issue and lower the threshold for seeking help.

Tyttö ja poika seisovat kadulla vastakkain ja keskustelevat.
Tyttö ja poika istuvat kaatuneen puun rungolla vierekkäin. Kuvassa näkyvät heidän jalkansa.

Why This Work Exists

Boys and young men are often overlooked when it comes to discussions about dating violence. For this reason, the activities are specifically aimed at them.

Our goals are to:

  • Increase knowledge about violence directed at boys and young men

  • Provide confidential and free support

  • Produce information about the phenomenon and its prevention

  • Help professionals in supporting young people who have experienced violence

If there is violence in your relationship or you are worried, don’t hesitate to reach out — you are not alone.

Forms of Activity

Helpline

You can contact our helpline or chat anonymously. Our helpline number is open on Mondays from 1 pm to 3 pm and Thursdays from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Chat

The chat service is open Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Through it, you can have confidential conversations anonymously. You decide what you want to talk about.

Open chat

Meetings

You can talk to our workers online or face to face. The mentoring meetings are free of charge. Contact our workers and book an appointment.

Book an appointment
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Project Background

Dating Without Violence is a three-year project funded by the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA).
STEA operates in connection with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and grants state subsidies to non-profit activities in the social welfare and health sector.

The objectives of the project are to:

  • Increase awareness of dating violence and its various forms

  • Produce information and develop preventive models of action

  • Lower the threshold for seeking help

  • Strengthen young men’s wellbeing and safe relationships

The project operates nationwide and consists of three components:

  • Client work – individual support and guidance for young men

  • Training and communication – raising awareness and producing materials

  • Collaboration with professionals – training sessions and network cooperation

Check out the section designed for professionals

Our office

Tallberginkatu 2 B, 00180 Helsinki
Our office is located in Ruoholahti, next to the Cable Factory. You can come to our office or arrange a remote meeting.

Staff introductions and contact details:

Hankkeessa työskentelevällä Heikillä on tummat hiukset ja musta t-paita.

Heikki Korhonen

Violence worker
050-384 6725
heikki.korhonen@seurusteluailmanvakivaltaa.fi

I have worked for several years as a youth worker in various cities, including youth centers, schools, camps, youth exchanges, and events. My strengths are in meeting and communication skills. The most rewarding part of working with people is being able to help others. Working with people gives me energy and keeps my mind active. In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing basketball.

Hankkeessa työskentelevällä Jukalla on vaaleat, lyhyet hiukset, parta ja musta paita.

Jukka Lampinen

Violence worker, project coordinator
050-384 8671
jukka.lampinen@seurusteluailmanvakivaltaa.fi

I am a father of three young adult children and have been involved in various forms of helping work throughout my career. My professional background focuses on crisis support for young people and work related to domestic violence. Long-term commitment to violence prevention has made working on this theme feel natural to me. I enjoy working with texts, but the most valuable lessons come from face-to-face interactions with people who have sought help for themselves. Thank you to all of them! In my free time, I enjoy activities such as kickboxing and photography.