CYS Communications TeamApr 42 minCYS Restorative Circles in Compton School DistrictRecently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...
CYS Communications TeamApr 41 minThe Arts of Restitution: A NaturalCYS youth participants often have a talent that is revealed during mediation and provides a springboard for a meaningful restitution.
CYS Communications TeamFeb 222 minCYS Clinical Case Management: Turning Lives AroundThe story of why Nicole brought a knife to school revealed profound hardships in her life and threats to her well-being.
CYS Communications TeamFeb 222 minCYS Takes Mediation and Peacemaking to SchoolsCYS’s new Mediation Office Hours program, has become a powerful, positive and well-attended program.
CYS Communications TeamJan 262 minArtwork Reveals Inner Life and Lessons Learned by YouthCrafting meaningful restitution agreements in Victim-Offender Restitution (VORS) mediations is a collaborative process combining input...
Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive DirectorJan 262 minLos Angeles Times & CYS Urge County Supervisors to Fund Youth Justice ReimaginedCurrently, the County of LA has a budget of over $409 million to incarcerate just 400 youth. It's time to reimagine what's possible.
CYS Communications TeamDec 23, 20212 minLA County District Attorney Expands Partnership with CYSThe LA County DA’s announcement provides details of the new partnership with CYS to expand use of restorative justice for non-violent felony
CYS Communications TeamDec 16, 20213 minCYS Mediation Bridges Cultures & GenerationsEvery successful mediation has a turning point....In this VORS case, this special moment came after hours of exchanges between parties...
CYS Communications TeamMar 31, 20212 minSignificant Justice Reforms UnderwayThis milestone measure to promote publicly-supported social reform aligns closely with CYS’s mission of providing youth development and dive
CYS Communications TeamDec 5, 20201 minJoin CYS for A Special Day of ReconciliationA special invitation for you to join us in celebrating and promoting reconciliation in our relationships and communities.
CYS Communications TeamNov 24, 20202 minCYS' Large Group Mediation, a First for the CommunityLast month, 28 people convened by video conference for the largest-ever victim-offender restitution services mediation hosted by CYS.
CYS Communications TeamNov 24, 20202 minJoin CYS for a Special Reconciliation Event: December 7, 2020On National Letter Writing Day, we invite you and your friends and family to take part in our favorite "restorative practice".
CYS Communications TeamOct 18, 20201 minNew CYS Mediation Training in NovemberAct fast if you are interested — last chance to apply — applications due Oct. 22! Training begins Nov. 13, 2020.
CYS Communications TeamSep 16, 20201 minHats Off to CYS Volunteer Mediation UnitWith COVID-19, CYS has energetically developed new, user-friendly systems for delivering restorative justice and youth development services
CYS Communications TeamSep 16, 20201 minAnnie E. Casey Foundation Funding Recognizes CYS National LeadershipThe Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has selected CYS as its model for promoting restorative justice diversion nationwide.
CYS Communications TeamSep 16, 20201 minCYS Promotes Local Diversion in District Attorney Trainings Earlier this month, CYS gave an interactive video-conference training targeted to juvenile court prosecutors throughout LA County.
CYS Communications TeamJun 2, 20201 minRadio Interview with the CYS TeamThis show raises community awareness on human trafficking and profiles the work of CYS’s Restorative Justice & Juvenile Justice reform work.