In addition to an incredibly generous team of volunteers, CYS is lucky to have a staff with big hearts and varied talents.

CYS youth participants often have a talent that is revealed during mediation and provides a springboard for a meaningful restitution.

The story of why Nicole brought a knife to school revealed profound hardships in her life and threats to her well-being.

Currently, the County of LA has a budget of over $409 million to incarcerate just 400 youth. It's time to reimagine what's possible.

The LA County DA’s announcement provides details of the new partnership with CYS to expand use of restorative justice for non-violent felony

Every successful mediation has a turning point....In this VORS case, this special moment came after hours of exchanges between parties...

This milestone measure to promote publicly-supported social reform aligns closely with CYS’s mission of providing youth development and dive

CYS volunteer mediator Jackie Taylor came early to her calling as an advocate for social justice.

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.

Earlier this month, CYS gave an interactive video-conference training targeted to juvenile court prosecutors throughout LA County.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has selected CYS as its model for promoting restorative justice diversion nationwide.

This show raises community awareness on human trafficking and profiles the work of CYS’s Restorative Justice & Juvenile Justice reform work.