Before you begin, take a moment to slow down and read with curiosity. The stories in this flipbook share real experiences of harm, accountability, and healing through Restorative Justice ( what is Restorative Justice? ). As you turn each page, you’ll encounter different perspectives and paths toward repair. There are no perfect answers here—only opportunities to listen, reflect, and imagine what justice can look like when relationships and community are at the center.   Click

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

Through the hard work, expertise, and care of our amazing team, CYS is able to achieve real impact within our community. Hear from Gio...

As we wrap up our first year of Mediation Office Hours (MOH), we would like to share one final success story (until next school year!)....

"I do the work for CHC because it has always been in my heart to give back to my community. I have always loved working with youth,...

Growing up is no easy feat. Between school, family, friends, hobbies, and complicated emotions, every kid has a different story. It is...

This story highlights the incredible impact our team has on the youth we work with, and the importance of patience and empathy when...

Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...

Recently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...

The story of why Nicole brought a knife to school revealed profound hardships in her life and threats to her well-being.

Crafting meaningful restitution agreements in Victim-Offender Restitution (VORS) mediations is a collaborative process combining input...

Every successful mediation has a turning point....In this VORS case, this special moment came after hours of exchanges between parties...