The Gift of the Apology Letter
Apology letters are one of the most effective tools we have to reduce or resolve conflict. They cannot only be healing for the person...
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CYS Communications Team
- Nov 17
- 3 min
CYS SUCCESS STORY
Growing up is no easy feat. Between school, family, friends, hobbies, and complicated emotions, every kid has a different story. It is...
CYS Communications Team
- Oct 19
- 1 min
THREE WAYS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT
Conflict comes in many shapes and sizes. It is also inevitable. While the "I Statement" is a useful resource, it isn't the only one! Here...
CYS Communications Team
- Sep 29
- 1 min
MISSED OUR LAST WEBINAR?
Check out our most recent webinar, “Stronger Schools Through Restorative Justice”, by clicking the picture above. Stay tuned...
CYS Communications Team
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Equity Protections for Youth in Foster Care
Hear from CYS Executive Director, Jessica Ellis, about the inequities youth in foster care face.
CYS Communications Team
- Jun 19
- 2 min
JUNETEENTH 2023
June 19th marks Juneteenth (also known as “Jubilee Day”, “Freedom Day”, and “Black Independence Day”), a national holiday that...
CYS Communications Team
- Jun 1
- 1 min
"Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice"
If you missed this webinar on May 31st, you can watch it here. Speakers : Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director Pat Parker, CYS Lead...
CYS Communications Team
- May 26
- 2 min
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
Youth in foster care are the most vulnerable kids in our society. Here in Los Angeles County, there are more than 33,000 youth in foster...
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 25
- 1 min
JOIN US IN RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 23-29 AS NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
Through restorative justice, survivors of harm are given a voice. Through meaningful mediation, survivors of harm are able to heal and...
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 6
- 1 min
Support Assembly Bill 60
CYS, along with the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition, is proud to be co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 60 with Assembly Member...
CYS Communications Team
- Mar 27
- 1 min
CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice
It isn't too late to join in on "CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice", hosted by our Executive Director, Jessica...
CYS Communications Team
- Mar 22
- 1 min
Girls are Capable of Anything
Unlike the Juvenile Justice System, Restorative Justice works to empower rather than combat. Restorative Justice practices take the time...
CYS Communications Team
- Feb 28
- 1 min
Volunteering with FARS at CYS Means...
Helping families to effectively communicate Resolving conflict in your community Building your own skills for communication CYS Case...
CYS Communications Team
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
CYS Success Story
Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...
CYS Communications Team
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
2022 CYS Accomplishments
CYS is proud to have made the following impact on the community during 2022.
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 4, 2022
- 2 min
CYS Restorative Circles in Compton School District
Recently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 4, 2022
- 1 min
The Arts of Restitution: A Natural
CYS youth participants often have a talent that is revealed during mediation and provides a springboard for a meaningful restitution.
CYS Communications Team
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
CYS Clinical Case Management: Turning Lives Around
The story of why Nicole brought a knife to school revealed profound hardships in her life and threats to her well-being.
CYS Communications Team
- Feb 22, 2022
- 2 min
CYS Takes Mediation and Peacemaking to Schools
CYS’s new Mediation Office Hours program, has become a powerful, positive and well-attended program.
CYS Communications Team
- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
Artwork Reveals Inner Life and Lessons Learned by Youth
Crafting meaningful restitution agreements in Victim-Offender Restitution (VORS) mediations is a collaborative process combining input...
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