Guidance and Touch Policy - Navy CYP

The Navy requires a positive approach to guidance and discipline that teaches children and youth conflict resolution, facilitates their understanding of boundaries, and builds self-esteem. Guidance is positive discipline. Guidance should be consistent so children and youth know what is expected, and over time expected and desired behaviors become automatic. This ensures children and youth are safe and protected, provides a positive climate that promotes healthy social and emotional development, and teaches and models appropriate behavior. The CYP Guidance and Touch Policy is designed to inform CYP Professionals of the boundaries for appropriate and inappropriate adult:child touch to create a safe, healthy, and positive environment for children and youth.