As a part of our initiative, Communities in Communication Through Restorative Justice, to make restorative justice practices more...

CYS is excited to come together with youth, community, partners, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Please...

Within Los Angeles County, as well as nationwide, it is essential to prioritize the support and livelihood of our LGBTQIA+...

This year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally from September 15 to October 15, and honors the rich history, culture, and...

As a part of our initiative, Communities in Communication Through Restorative Justice, to make restorative justice practices more...

Community Violence Intervention (also known as CVI), a community-led approach to safety, is an essential part of the violence prevention...

Restorative Justice (RJ) creates space for conversations that might not otherwise happen. It empowers those directly involved in a harm...

Civic habits can and should begin at an early age. Kids who are engaged are more likely to vote, volunteer, and advocate later in life....

Local government representatives make decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions impact schools, policing, housing,...

Autism is a common developmental disability that may not always be immediately recognized during interactions with law enforcement....

In recent weeks, families across our community have been deeply impacted by intensifying immigration enforcement activity. At CYS, we’ve...

Generational trauma, also called intergenerational trauma, is when the effects of a traumatic experience are passed down from parents to...

June 19, 1865, or “Juneteenth”, marks the end of slavery in the United States (read more about its history here ). Since then, while...

Supporting our kids should not and is not reserved only for teachers. From caring for young relatives at age 10 to volunteering in...

For approximately half the year, or 180 days, youth spend their days at school and in class with their teachers. While in class together,...

The restorative justice process prioritizes healing and empowers the harmed party to have greater control over the type of restitution...

This month we uplift Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 6 – April 12), which aims to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice...

The CYS Community Healing Collaborative (CHC) team is committed to uplifting and empowering youth by identifying those most at risk of...

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...