CYS invited our volunteers to say a few words about why they contribute their time and talents to the program.

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.

Recently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...

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

Crafting meaningful restitution agreements in Victim-Offender Restitution (VORS) mediations is a collaborative process combining input...

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 City of Vernon’s CommUNITY Fund provides financial support to organizations like CYS that promote the positive social development of...

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...

A special invitation for you to join us in celebrating and promoting reconciliation in our relationships and communities.

On National Letter Writing Day, we invite you and your friends and family to take part in our favorite "restorative practice".

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

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