NAVMC 1710.2 — Child And Youth Programs (cyp) Child Abuse Prevention, Education, And...

NAVMC 1710.2 governs Child and Youth Programs practices and procedures for preventing, responding to, and reporting child abuse.

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  • Publication number: NAVMC 1710.2
  • Title: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS (CYP) CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND...
  • Date: 17 Dec 2024
  • Proponent: 01000 Military Personnel
  • Status: New

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It establishes the Child Abuse Prevention, Education, and Reporting Protocol and defines forms of child abuse. It addresses mandated reporting, supervision, background checks, visual access, and responses to problematic sexual behavior.

Topics covered

  • Child abuse prevention
  • Child abuse reporting
  • Problematic sexual behavior in children and youth
  • Line of Sight Supervision
  • Background checks
  • Visual access
  • Child and Youth Programs

Questions and answers

Who must report suspected child abuse under NAVMC 1710.2?

All USMC Personnel must report any suspicions of child abuse regardless of whether they are on or off duty. (paragraph 3)

What must CYP Professionals report when they suspect domestic abuse?

CYP Professionals who suspect that a child is being exposed to domestic abuse must report it as suspected child maltreatment IAW reference (k). (paragraph 3)

What are CYP Professionals required to report by law?

All CYP Professionals are mandated reporters of child abuse and, as such, are required by law to report in good faith any suspected instances of child abuse IAW reference (d). (paragraph 1)

What background check requirement applies to CYP staff?

All CYP staff have thorough background check IAW reference q. (paragraph 3)

How must visitors be managed in CYP programs and FCC homes?

At all times, while in a CYP program, FCC home, or on the premises, any person other than employees, providers, and family members bringing or picking up children are considered visitors, and sign in and out of the facility, wear identification, and are escorted or are within line of sight of staff who have completed favorable background checks IAW reference (q). (paragraph 3)

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