Autism is a common developmental disability that may not always be immediately recognized during interactions with law enforcement....

In recent weeks, families across our community have been deeply impacted by intensifying immigration enforcement activity. At CYS, we’ve...

Generational trauma, also called intergenerational trauma, is when the effects of a traumatic experience are passed down from parents to...

June 19, 1865, or “Juneteenth”, marks the end of slavery in the United States (read more about its history here ). Since then, while...

Supporting our kids should not and is not reserved only for teachers. From caring for young relatives at age 10 to volunteering in...

For approximately half the year, or 180 days, youth spend their days at school and in class with their teachers. While in class together,...

The restorative justice process prioritizes healing and empowers the harmed party to have greater control over the type of restitution...

This month we uplift Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 6 – April 12), which aims to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice...

The CYS Community Healing Collaborative (CHC) team is committed to uplifting and empowering youth by identifying those most at risk of...

This month is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, which focuses on “the importance of fostering a society where people with...

When examining the current state of restorative justice, criminal justice reform, and racial justice work, you will find an innumerable...

All names have been changed to honor CYS client confidentiality.     A store manager, Richard, was left feeling distressed after a group...

Hear from circle facilitator, Kruti Parekh, to learn about the basics of participating in a circle process. Watch the whole webinar, "A...

We are excited to welcome and introduce some amazing new members to our team. With our CYS team expanding, we are able to reach and...

On November 14th, Centinela Youth Services hosted a live and virtual community circle discussion. We invited students, school staff,...

Check out this hour-long recorded Zoom webinar from November 14, 2024. Observe a live and public circle discussion on mall takeovers....

🌟 Join Us for a Virtual Community Circle Discussion on Mall Takeovers! CYS invites you to an engaging and interactive Community Circle...

CYS just wrapped up our 2nd Community Mediator Institute (CMI) training series in Lennox, CA. CMI is a 30-hour training focused on...

We’re excited to announce a significant expansion of our Transformation Team! Over the past two months, we've welcomed three new members...