All names have been changed to honor CYS client confidentiality. A store manager, Richard, was left feeling distressed after a group of youth stole from his store. When approached to participate in a CYS mediation with one of the youth involved, Richard was not sure. This wasn’t the first time his store experienced this, and because of that, he was feeling a bit frustrated. After explaining the mediation process, however, Richard saw the benefit of a space where he and the

CYS just wrapped up our 2nd Community Mediator Institute (CMI) training series in Lennox, CA. CMI is a 30-hour training focused on...

Through the hard work, expertise, and care of our amazing team, CYS is able to achieve real impact within our community. Hear from Gio...

A huge congratulations to our most recent training cohort on completing the pilot Community Mediator Institute (CMI) training. The...

As we wrap up our first year of Mediation Office Hours (MOH), we would like to share one final success story (until next school year!)....

Growing up is no easy feat. Between school, family, friends, hobbies, and complicated emotions, every kid has a different story. It is...

This story highlights the incredible impact our team has on the youth we work with, and the importance of patience and empathy when...

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING CREATES TRUST & UNDERSTANDING A new program that CYS offers is called, Mediation Office Hours or MOH. MOH is a...

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

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

Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...

Mediator Jamal Epperson is one of the younger members of the CYS volunteer team

National Family Month focuses on the importance of good family relationships and the systems of healthy communication they can establish

April is National Volunteer Month, and CYS recognizes the contributions of our mediators, surrogate victim advocates and skilled translators

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

CYS’s new Mediation Office Hours program, has become a powerful, positive and well-attended program.

Last month, 28 people convened by video conference for the largest-ever victim-offender restitution services mediation hosted by CYS.

Act fast if you are interested — last chance to apply — applications due Oct. 22! Training begins Nov. 13, 2020.

A trained communicator and life coach, Carolyn was intrigued by the description of restorative justice mediation, and became a CYS volunteer