As a part of our initiative, Communities in Communication Through Restorative Justice, to make restorative justice practices more...

Restorative Justice (RJ) creates space for conversations that might not otherwise happen. It empowers those directly involved in a harm...

Civic habits can and should begin at an early age. Kids who are engaged are more likely to vote, volunteer, and advocate later in life....

Local government representatives make decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions impact schools, policing, housing,...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

Last week, April 22-26, was National Crime Victim Awareness Week, a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the rights of crime...

How to Support Kids with ADHD Attention-Deficit Disorder, more popularly known as ADHD, is a common disorder found in both kids and...

According to a recent LA County Hate Crime report , 72% of hate crimes are of a violent nature, 57% of hate crimes are racially...

Hear from CYS Executive Director, Jessica Ellis, about the inequities youth in foster care face.

Currently, the County of LA has a budget of over $409 million to incarcerate just 400 youth. It's time to reimagine what's possible.

Centinela Youth Services denounces police violence. There are too many George Floyds who have senselessly lost their lives. In addition...