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A Time of Reflection and Giving
CYS is transforming youth justice in LA County. This year, CYS provided close to 500 restorative justice and family mediations. CYS’s...
CYS Communications Team
Dec 23, 20211 min read


LA County District Attorney Expands Partnership with CYS
The 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 Team
Dec 23, 20212 min read


CYS Mediation Bridges Cultures & Generations
Every successful mediation has a turning point....In this VORS case, this special moment came after hours of exchanges between parties...
CYS Communications Team
Dec 16, 20213 min read


Significant Justice Reforms Underway
This milestone measure to promote publicly-supported social reform aligns closely with CYS’s mission of providing youth development and dive
CYS Communications Team
Mar 31, 20212 min read


A Gift of Compassion
A friend and colleague of CYS asked if there was a way for her family to help a CYS family over the holidays.
CYS Communications Team
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Spotlight: Volunteer Jackie Taylor
CYS volunteer mediator Jackie Taylor came early to her calling as an advocate for social justice.
CYS Communications Team
Mar 31, 20212 min read


A Day of Reconciliation, A Month of Recognition, and a Year of Making a Difference
It’s been a year of many exciting firsts for CYS and our community of clients.Thanks to you and to all our volunteers and supporters, CYS ha
CYS Communications Team
Dec 31, 20203 min read


Join CYS for A Special Day of Reconciliation
A special invitation for you to join us in celebrating and promoting reconciliation in our relationships and communities.
CYS Communications Team
Dec 5, 20201 min read


CYS' Large Group Mediation, a First for the Community
Last month, 28 people convened by video conference for the largest-ever victim-offender restitution services mediation hosted by CYS.
CYS Communications Team
Nov 24, 20202 min read


As the Holidays Approach, Consider Sharing a "Smile" with CYS
Here’s exciting news for all who’d love to support CYS in a new way! AmazonSmile automatically donates 1/2 cent for every dollar you spend.
CYS Communications Team
Nov 24, 20201 min read


Join CYS for a Special Reconciliation Event: December 7, 2020
On National Letter Writing Day, we invite you and your friends and family to take part in our favorite "restorative practice".
CYS Communications Team
Nov 24, 20202 min read


New CYS Mediation Training in November
Act fast if you are interested — last chance to apply — applications due Oct. 22! Training begins Nov. 13, 2020.
CYS Communications Team
Oct 18, 20201 min read


Volunteer Spotlight: Carolyn Williams
A trained communicator and life coach, Carolyn was intrigued by the description of restorative justice mediation, and became a CYS volunteer
CYS Communications Team
Oct 18, 20202 min read


Digital Divide Campaign Inspires Giving and Improves Lives
Your donations have made a difference! Thanks to all who donated time or money to help get our youth and families digitally connected.
CYS Communications Team
Oct 18, 20202 min read


Hats Off to CYS Volunteer Mediation Unit
With COVID-19, CYS has energetically developed new, user-friendly systems for delivering restorative justice and youth development services
CYS Communications Team
Sep 16, 20201 min read


Annie E. Casey Foundation Funding Recognizes CYS National Leadership
The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has selected CYS as its model for promoting restorative justice diversion nationwide.
CYS Communications Team
Sep 16, 20201 min read


CYS 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 Team
Sep 16, 20201 min read


Volunteer Spotlight: Ariella Morrison
Ariella knew immediately what she wanted to do. “I fell in love with conflict resolution!"
CYS Communications Team
Sep 16, 20202 min read


CYS' Voices of Compton Project Commencement
Ever wonder why the end of an educational journey is called a commencement?
CYS Communications Team
Jul 2, 20201 min read


Pat Parker: Vision in a Time of COVID
In early May, a good friend of CYS alerted us to a search underway at the LA Times and Instagram for stories of workers and visionaries...
CYS Communications Team
Jul 2, 20201 min read
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