CYS Communications TeamApr 27, 20221 minCYS Instagram Page Features Volunteer VideosCYS invited our volunteers to say a few words about why they contribute their time and talents to the program.
CYS Communications TeamApr 4, 20222 minCYS Restorative Circles in Compton School DistrictRecently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...
CYS Communications TeamApr 4, 20221 minThe Arts of Restitution: A NaturalCYS youth participants often have a talent that is revealed during mediation and provides a springboard for a meaningful restitution.
CYS Communications TeamFeb 22, 20222 minCYS Takes Mediation and Peacemaking to SchoolsCYS’s new Mediation Office Hours program, has become a powerful, positive and well-attended program.
CYS Communications TeamJan 26, 20222 minArtwork Reveals Inner Life and Lessons Learned by YouthCrafting meaningful restitution agreements in Victim-Offender Restitution (VORS) mediations is a collaborative process combining input...
Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive DirectorJan 26, 20222 minLos Angeles Times & CYS Urge County Supervisors to Fund Youth Justice ReimaginedCurrently, 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 TeamDec 23, 20211 minCity of Vernon Awards CYS a Grant for Restorative Justice DevelopmentThe City of Vernon’s CommUNITY Fund provides financial support to organizations like CYS that promote the positive social development of...
CYS Communications TeamDec 23, 20212 minLA County District Attorney Expands Partnership with CYSThe 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 TeamDec 16, 20213 minCYS Mediation Bridges Cultures & GenerationsEvery successful mediation has a turning point....In this VORS case, this special moment came after hours of exchanges between parties...