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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
Jun 271 min read
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 271 min read
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
Apr 302 min read
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
Feb 272 min read
INTERGENERATIONAL WORK BUILDS STRONG COMMUNITIES
"I do the work for CHC because it has always been in my heart to give back to my community. I have always loved working with youth,...
CYS Communications Team
Feb 272 min read
EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR ALL KIDS
How to Support Kids with ADHD Attention-Deficit Disorder, more popularly known as ADHD, is a common disorder found in both kids and...
CYS Communications Team
Dec 22, 20232 min read
ADDRESSING HATE CRIMES IN LA COUNTY
According to a recent LA County Hate Crime report, 72% of hate crimes are of a violent nature, 57% of hate crimes are racially motivated,...
CYS Communications Team
Dec 8, 20231 min read
The Gift of the Apology Letter
Apology letters are one of the most effective tools we have to reduce or resolve conflict. They cannot only be healing for the person...
CYS Communications Team
Nov 17, 20233 min read
CYS SUCCESS STORY
Growing up is no easy feat. Between school, family, friends, hobbies, and complicated emotions, every kid has a different story. It is...
CYS Communications Team
Oct 19, 20231 min read
THREE WAYS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT
Conflict comes in many shapes and sizes. It is also inevitable. While the "I Statement" is a useful resource, it isn't the only one! Here...
CYS Communications Team
Sep 29, 20231 min read
MISSED OUR LAST WEBINAR?
Check out our most recent webinar, “Stronger Schools Through Restorative Justice”, by clicking the picture above. Stay tuned...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 8, 20231 min read
Equity Protections for Youth in Foster Care
Hear from CYS Executive Director, Jessica Ellis, about the inequities youth in foster care face.
CYS Communications Team
Jun 19, 20232 min read
JUNETEENTH 2023
June 19th marks Juneteenth (also known as “Jubilee Day”, “Freedom Day”, and “Black Independence Day”), a national holiday that...
CYS Communications Team
Jun 1, 20231 min read
"Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice"
If you missed this webinar on May 31st, you can watch it here. Speakers : Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director Pat Parker, CYS Lead...
CYS Communications Team
May 26, 20232 min read
NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
Youth in foster care are the most vulnerable kids in our society. Here in Los Angeles County, there are more than 33,000 youth in foster...
CYS Communications Team
Apr 25, 20231 min read
JOIN US IN RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF APRIL 23-29 AS NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
Through restorative justice, survivors of harm are given a voice. Through meaningful mediation, survivors of harm are able to heal and...
CYS Communications Team
Apr 6, 20231 min read
Support Assembly Bill 60
CYS, along with the California Restorative Justice Policy Coalition, is proud to be co-sponsoring Assembly Bill 60 with Assembly Member...
CYS Communications Team
Mar 27, 20231 min read
CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice
It isn't too late to join in on "CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice", hosted by our Executive Director, Jessica...
CYS Communications Team
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Girls are Capable of Anything
Unlike the Juvenile Justice System, Restorative Justice works to empower rather than combat. Restorative Justice practices take the time...
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