We are honored to host Ms. JaMaiia M. Bond and Chief Martin Sissac at our next webinar, "Stronger Schools Through Restorative Justice" on...

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

Parents' Day falls on the 4th Sunday in July. The role of a parent (or caregiver) – whether an uncle, grandmother, or adoptive—is very...

Did you know... The United States declared its independence only after colonists, who were once in favor of Great Britain’s rule, joined...

June 19th marks Juneteenth (also known as “Jubilee Day”, “Freedom Day”, and “Black Independence Day”), a national holiday that...

If you missed this webinar on June 12th, you can watch it here. Moderator : Joseph H. Paul Jr. Panelists: Alicia Dunams Dr. Jeremy...

If you missed this webinar on May 31st, you can watch it here. Speakers : Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director Pat Parker, CYS Lead...

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...

The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) has officially deemed two Los Angeles County juvenile halls “unsuitable for housing...

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...

Through restorative justice, survivors of harm are given a voice. Through meaningful mediation, survivors of harm are able to heal and...

In the spirit of National Volunteer Month, we would like to both thank the dedicated volunteers that make our work at CYS possible, as...

April 7th was World Health Day. Both the physical and mental health of our youth is so important. Read on to learn about one...

CYS, along with the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition, is proud to be co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 60 with Assembly Member...

It isn't too late to join in on " CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice ", hosted by our Executive Director,...

Unlike the Juvenile Justice System, Restorative Justice works to empower rather than combat. Restorative Justice practices take the time...

Did you know? There are just 53 girls and gender-expansive youth locked up in girls’ units in LA County?[1] That’s 53 out of over 2...

CYS is proud to join Assembly Member Isaac Bryan and the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition as co-sponsors of Assembly Bill...

Helping families to effectively communicate Resolving conflict in your community Building your own skills for communication CYS Case...

Meet the CYS team and hear how they celebrate the historic contributions, rich cultural heritage, and courageous power of Black people...