CYS Success Story
Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...
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CYS Communications Team
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
2022 CYS Accomplishments
CYS is proud to have made the following impact on the community during 2022.
CYS Communications Team
- Nov 3
- 1 min
The Holiday Season: Give to Extend
This year, CYS was honored with a feature in The Giving List book, profiling innovative and highly impactful LA-area non-profits.
CYS Communications Team
- Jul 28
- 2 min
CYS’s New Community-Healing Collaboration
CYS is proud to announce its participation in the East Side Community Healing Collaborative
CYS Communications Team
- Jul 28
- 1 min
Spotlight On Our Volunteers: Jamal Epperson
Mediator Jamal Epperson is one of the younger members of the CYS volunteer team
CYS Communications Team
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Spotlight On Our Board: Robert Pullen-Miles
Meet CYS President and Board Chair, Robert Pullen-Miles!
CYS Communications Team
- Jun 7
- 1 min
CYS Preparing Other CBOs To Do Diversion
Stanislaus County selected a CBO called Sierra Vista Cares, who were eager to begin providing restorative justice conferences.
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 27
- 1 min
CYS Instagram Page Features Volunteer Videos
CYS invited our volunteers to say a few words about why they contribute their time and talents to the program.
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Greetings From Our Team At CYS!
In addition to an incredibly generous team of volunteers, CYS is lucky to have a staff with big hearts and varied talents.
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 4
- 2 min
CYS Restorative Circles in Compton School District
Recently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...
CYS Communications Team
- Apr 4
- 1 min
The Arts of Restitution: A Natural
CYS youth participants often have a talent that is revealed during mediation and provides a springboard for a meaningful restitution.
CYS Communications Team
- Feb 22
- 2 min
CYS Takes Mediation and Peacemaking to Schools
CYS’s new Mediation Office Hours program, has become a powerful, positive and well-attended program.
Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Los Angeles Times & CYS Urge County Supervisors to Fund Youth Justice Reimagined
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.
CYS Communications Team
- Jan 26
- 2 min
Artwork Reveals Inner Life and Lessons Learned by Youth
Crafting meaningful restitution agreements in Victim-Offender Restitution (VORS) mediations is a collaborative process combining input...
CYS Communications Team
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 1 min
City of Vernon Awards CYS a Grant for Restorative Justice Development
The City of Vernon’s CommUNITY Fund provides financial support to organizations like CYS that promote the positive social development of...
CYS Communications Team
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
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 5, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
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.