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,...
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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
Nov 17, 20230 min read
CYS Communications Team
Nov 6, 20237 min read
"Crime is Down, Fear is Up"
Why are we still under the impression that violence is spiking, “considering the city averaged more than 1,000 killings a year in the...
CYS Communications Team
Oct 19, 20231 min read
CANDID GOLD SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY
We’ve just earned our 2023 Gold Seal with Candid! If you see this on our website or newsletter, it means that we are Gold Seal approved...
CYS Communications Team
Oct 19, 20233 min read
CYS SUCCESS STORY
This story highlights the incredible impact our team has on the youth we work with, and the importance of patience and empathy when...
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
Sep 29, 20231 min read
DATA: CHECK OUT OUR NEWEST DATA ON RECIDIVISM
What is "recidivism"? Recidivism is the tendency for an offender to engage in repeated criminal behavior. [1] Data from LA County...
CYS Communications Team
Sep 28, 20232 min read
CYS SUCCESS STORY
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING CREATES TRUST & UNDERSTANDING A new program that CYS offers is called, Mediation Office Hours or MOH. MOH is a...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20231 min read
CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH: A CALL FOR REFORM
As we recognize child support awareness this month, we must also recognize the need for reform. Currently, the policy’s around child...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20231 min read
TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE FOSTERS HEALTHY RELATIONSHPS
Please meet the Chief of Police, Chief Martin Sissac of Inglewood Unified School District. He will be joining us on September 6th for our...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 21, 20232 min read
CALL TO ACTION
"Nearly $100 million in state funding that’s supposed to be spent on programs to keep Los Angeles County kids out of trouble with the law...
CYS Communications Team
Aug 17, 20232 min read
GET TO KNOW OUR GUEST SPEAKERS
We are honored to host Ms. JaMaiia M. Bond and Chief Martin Sissac at our next webinar, "Stronger Schools Through Restorative Justice" on...
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
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Parents Need Love
Parents' Day falls on the 4th Sunday in July. The role of a parent (or caregiver) – whether an uncle, grandmother, or adoptive—is very...
CYS Communications Team
Jul 14, 20231 min read
Reflecting on July 4th
Did you know... The United States declared its independence only after colonists, who were once in favor of Great Britain’s rule, joined...
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 12, 20231 min read
Healing Through Conflict
If you missed this webinar on June 12th, you can watch it here. Moderator : Joseph H. Paul Jr. Panelists: Alicia Dunams Dr. Jeremy...
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