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CYS SUCCESS STORY
This story highlights the incredible impact our team has on the youth we work with, and the importance of patience and empathy when...
CYS Communications Team
Oct 19, 20233 min read


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
Oct 19, 20231 min read


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
Sep 29, 20231 min read


DATA: CHECK OUT OUR NEWEST DATA ON RECIDIVISM
What is "recidivism"? Recidivism is the tendency for an offender to engage in repeated criminal behavior. [1] Data from LA County...
CYS Communications Team
Sep 29, 20231 min read


CYS SUCCESS STORY
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING CREATES TRUST & UNDERSTANDING A new program that CYS offers is called, Mediation Office Hours or MOH. MOH is a...
CYS Communications Team
Sep 28, 20232 min read


CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH: A CALL FOR REFORM
As we recognize child support awareness this month, we must also recognize the need for reform. Currently, the policy’s around child...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20231 min read


TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOSTERS HEALTHY RELATIONSHPS
Please meet the Chief of Police, Chief Martin Sissac of Inglewood Unified School District. He will be joining us on September 6th for our...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20231 min read


CALL TO ACTION
"Nearly $100 million in state funding that’s supposed to be spent on programs to keep Los Angeles County kids out of trouble with the law...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20232 min read


GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
We are honored to host Ms. JaMaiia M. Bond and Chief Martin Sissac at our next webinar, "Stronger Schools Through Restorative Justice" on...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 17, 20232 min read


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
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Parents Need Love
Parents' Day falls on the 4th Sunday in July. The role of a parent (or caregiver) – whether an uncle, grandmother, or adoptive—is very...
CYS Communications Team
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Reflecting on July 4th
Did you know... The United States declared its independence only after colonists, who were once in favor of Great Britain’s rule, joined...
CYS Communications Team
Jul 14, 20231 min read


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 19, 20232 min read


Healing Through Conflict
If you missed this webinar on June 12th, you can watch it here. Moderator : Joseph H. Paul Jr. Panelists: Alicia Dunams Dr. Jeremy...
CYS Communications Team
Jun 12, 20231 min read


"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
Jun 1, 20231 min read


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
May 26, 20232 min read


CALIFORNIA SHUTS DOWN TWO JUVENILES HALLS -- BOTH DEEMED "UNSUITABLE"
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has officially deemed two Los Angeles County juvenile halls “unsuitable for housing...
CYS Communications Team
May 26, 20232 min read


SHOW UP AT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TOMORROW
The tragic loss of a young person last night was both predictable and avoidable. Enough is enough. We all must stand up for ending a...
CYS Communications Team
May 9, 20233 min read


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 25, 20231 min read


HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH!
In the spirit of National Volunteer Month, we would like to both thank the dedicated volunteers that make our work at CYS possible, as...
CYS Communications Team
Apr 24, 20231 min read
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