As a part of our initiative, Communities in Communication Through Restorative Justice, to make restorative justice practices more accessible and easier to understand, we have created a toolkit highlighting the key elements of a circle. It also includes a video demonstration of a circle!   Check it out.  Interested in learning more about circles? Know someone that might be interested in circles? Check out and share this quick and easy to understand circle toolkit on our website “About” page:...

CYS is excited to come together with youth, community, partners, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Please join us on Wednesday October 29th at Playa Studios (Culver City) for a special evening with music, inspiring speeches, food, networking and more. Thank you to our sponsors!  We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors, whose support makes this celebration possible and helps us continue our mission of empowering youth and strengthening our...

Within Los Angeles County, as well as nationwide, it is essential to prioritize the support and livelihood of our LGBTQIA+ youth. LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly those who are Black or Latino, are disproportionately affected by the school-to-prison pipeline ( 1 ). These students often face hostile school climates marked by bullying, misgendering, lack of affirming support, and zero-tolerance discipline policies that criminalize the LGBTQIA+ community. According to national data, LGBTQIA+ youth...