Urges American Academy of Pediatrics and New Jersey Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics to issue guidance for pediatricians and family doctors on discussing personal space and privacy with children.

This resolution urges the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its New Jersey chapter to create guidance for pediatricians and family doctors on discussing personal space and privacy with children in age-appropriate ways. It aims to help doctors educate children about appropriate/inappropriate touching and how to respond to unwanted contact, addressing a gap in existing resources. The resolution highlights that child sexual abuse affects 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 8 boys, with long-term health impacts, and notes that current insufficient materials limit these critical conversations. It does not create new laws or requirements but formally requests the AAP develop these materials to potentially reduce abuse incidents. The resolution was introduced to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee in January 2026.