Safer space

• Each person involved with JoJo has the right to participate in its activities as themselves and on their own premises. We do not make assumptions or generalisations. We also understand that every person’s way of participating is different.
• We respect our common space and actions and others involved in them. We respect diversity in participants and opinions alike.
• We expect everyone involved in our activities to respect the physical, mental and social boundaries of themselves and others. Inappropriate or violating actions of any kind are not allowed. JoJo does not allow harassing, disturbing or threatening behaviour. We demand everyone’s right to body peace.
• We encourage everyone involved to communicate their own expectations, boundaries and wishes to achieve consensus and understanding. We encourage clear communications, discussions and asking questions that respect personal boundaries. It is everyone’s responsibility to help others reach understanding and to actively work towards this common goal.
• We remind everyone that making mistakes is human and allowed. Remember that people are not defined by their mistakes but by the actions that follow. We encourage accountability, apology, and accepting feedback for our behaviour.

Characteristics that assist in creating a safer space:

Listening, courage, openness, understanding, respect, availability, responsibility, tolerance, warmth, acceptance, freedom, awareness, presence, appreciation, wording, participation, connection, reflection, communication, consensus, interaction, solution-orientedness, trust, avoiding accusations, giving space, sharing information, posing appropriate questions, helping, elaborating on their own actions and behaviour, support, enablement, encouragement, positivity, allowing time.