This month is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, which focuses on “the importance of fostering a society where people with...

When examining the current state of restorative justice, criminal justice reform, and racial justice work, you will find an innumerable...

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

Hear from circle facilitator, Kruti Parekh, to learn about the basics of participating in a circle process. Watch the whole webinar, "A...

We are excited to welcome and introduce some amazing new members to our team. With our CYS team expanding, we are able to reach and...

On November 14th, Centinela Youth Services hosted a live and virtual community circle discussion. We invited students, school staff,...

Check out this hour-long recorded Zoom webinar from November 14, 2024. Observe a live and public circle discussion on mall takeovers....

🌟 Join Us for a Virtual Community Circle Discussion on Mall Takeovers! CYS invites you to an engaging and interactive Community Circle...

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

Last week, April 22-26, was National Crime Victim Awareness Week, a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the rights of crime...

Richard recently began working in CYS' Counseling and Resource Services (CARS) program, which works to prevent youth from coming into...

We are honored to share huge news! Centinela Youth Services has been selected to receive a $2 million gift as an awardee of the Yield...

Congratulations to CYS’ very own, Kenneth ‘Kenny’ Green. Kenny has worked with CYS for almost two years as Program Manager for the...

"I do the work for CHC because it has always been in my heart to give back to my community. I have always loved working with youth,...

According to a recent LA County Hate Crime report , 72% of hate crimes are of a violent nature, 57% of hate crimes are racially...

Apology letters are one of the most effective tools we have to reduce or resolve conflict. They cannot only be healing for the person...

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