Standards and Practices

Disney Channel maintains high standards designed to ensure that all of its programming is appropriate for children and families. The Standards and Practices department reviews shows throughout development and production, taking into account applicable legal requirements, viewer expectations and Disney's brand promises. The department also applies appropriate age and content ratings.

Radio Disney takes a similar approach. Programming, song lyrics, and commercial content are reviewed by Standards and Practices to ensure they are appropriate for the Radio Disney audience.

Disney XD4, ABC Family, and SoapNet also have Standards & Practices departments to help ensure that all programming, commercials, and interstitial material meet the guidelines, brand expectations, and age appropriateness for each respective channel.

4 Disney XD launched in February 2009.