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COMMUNITY HEALING COLLABORATIVE OBTAINS ELEVATE GRANT
The CYS Community Healing Collaborative (CHC) team is committed to uplifting and empowering youth by identifying those most at risk of...
CYS Communications Team
Mar 281 min read
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UNDERSTANDING AN IEP
This month is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month, which focuses on “the importance of fostering a society where people with...
CYS Communications Team
Mar 281 min read
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BLACK LEADERS WHO PAVED THE WAY
When examining the current state of restorative justice, criminal justice reform, and racial justice work, you will find an innumerable...
CYS Communications Team
Feb 283 min read
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A STORE MANAGER AND A YOUTH FIND COMMON GROUND
All names have been changed to honor CYS client confidentiality. A store manager, Richard, was left feeling distressed after a group...
CYS Communications Team
Feb 282 min read
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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A CIRCLE
Hear from circle facilitator, Kruti Parekh, to learn about the basics of participating in a circle process. Watch the whole webinar, "A...
CYS Communications Team
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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GROWING IN SIZE AND HEART
We are excited to welcome and introduce some amazing new members to our team. With our CYS team expanding, we are able to reach and...
CYS Communications Team
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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WHAT IS CAUSING MALL TAKEOVERS AND WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS?
On November 14th, Centinela Youth Services hosted a live and virtual community circle discussion. We invited students, school staff,...
CYS Communications Team
Nov 26, 20241 min read
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A Community Circle Discussion: Mall Takeovers
Check out this hour-long recorded Zoom webinar from November 14, 2024. Observe a live and public circle discussion on mall takeovers....
CYS Communications Team
Nov 14, 20241 min read
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CYS Communications Team
Nov 13, 20240 min read
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What Are Mall Takeovers + Why Are They Happening?
🌟 Join Us for a Virtual Community Circle Discussion on Mall Takeovers! CYS invites you to an engaging and interactive Community Circle...
CYS Communications Team
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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COMMUNITY MEDIATOR INSTITUTE TRAINING IN LENNOX, CA
CYS just wrapped up our 2nd Community Mediator Institute (CMI) training series in Lennox, CA. CMI is a 30-hour training focused on...
CYS Communications Team
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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BIG CHANGES, BIGGER IMPACT: WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
We’re excited to announce a significant expansion of our Transformation Team! Over the past two months, we've welcomed three new members...
CYS Communications Team
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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THE CYS TEAM HAS BEEN HARD AT WORK...
Through the hard work, expertise, and care of our amazing team, CYS is able to achieve real impact within our community. Hear from Gio...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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PAST EVENT: MISSED 'AMERICA'S GROWING MOVEMENT TO DIVERT YOUTH OUT OF THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM'?
CYS Executive Director, Jessica Ellis, recently joined an impressive group of panelists during a webinar hosted through The Sentencing...
CYS Communications Team
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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COMMUNITY MEDIATOR TRAINING - CHECKIN PART 2
A huge congratulations to our most recent training cohort on completing the pilot Community Mediator Institute (CMI) training. The...
CYS Communications Team
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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CYS CELEBRATES JUNETEENTH
In light of Juneteenth this past week, CYS would like to highlight our commitment to Black Equity this month, all months, and in...
CYS Communications Team
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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CYS IS BACK: COMMUNITY MEDIATOR INSTITUTE
For the first time in 4 1/2 years, CYS is back to facilitating in-person mediation trainings. The Community Mediator Institute (CMI) is a...
CYS Communications Team
May 31, 20241 min read
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SUCCESS STORY: TEACHER-STUDENT MEDIATION OFFERS PARTICIPANTS NEW PERSPECTIVES
As we wrap up our first year of Mediation Office Hours (MOH), we would like to share one final success story (until next school year!)....
CYS Communications Team
May 31, 20242 min read
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GRANT SPOTLIGHT: CELEBRATING OUR RECENT FUNDING TRIUMPHS
CYS Awarded $1 Million Grant from Trauma Prevention Partnerships (TPP) Initiative This $1 million grant, part of a collaboration between...
CYS Communications Team
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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CYS VALUES REPAIR TO VICTIMS
Last week, April 22-26, was National Crime Victim Awareness Week, a time dedicated to honoring and recognizing the rights of crime...
CYS Communications Team
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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