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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


Join us in bridging the Digital Divide
A damaging digital divide has been highlighted and exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis.
CYS Communications Team
Jun 10, 20201 min read


Radio Interview with the CYS Team
This show raises community awareness on human trafficking and profiles the work of CYS’s Restorative Justice & Juvenile Justice reform work.
CYS Communications Team
Jun 2, 20201 min read


Jessica's Corner: Police Violence
Centinela Youth Services denounces police violence. There are too many George Floyds who have senselessly lost their lives. In addition...
Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director
Jun 2, 20202 min read


CYS Mediations Go Online
Of all our adaptations to the COVID-19 environment, the most inspiring has been the innovation and flexibility of our volunteers and staff t
CYS Communications Team
Jun 2, 20201 min read


Jessica Ellis testifies to the CA State Assembly
Jessica Ellis testimony to California State Assembly, Public Safety Committee about AB 2424
CYS Communications Team
May 19, 20201 min read
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