Rules and Guidelines

Nesiya programs are conducted according to clearly delineated rules and guidelines which prohibit any behavior which is destructive to oneself or others. The participants are required to keep three primary commitments or rules throughout the duration of the program. These three rules are: no sexual intimacy, no drugs or alcohol, and taking responsibility for one's own personal health and well-being. The rules all serve the same purpose: to support the exploration, growth and expression of both individuals and the group as a whole, and to insure the health and safety of all participants. Students and their parents are provided with a statement of the philosophy of community building and the rules of the program in advance, which is finalized in coordination with the client organization.