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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...

CHILD SUPPORT AWARENESS MONTH: A CALL FOR REFORM

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, 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

Nov 28, 20222 min read

CYS Success Story

Two 12-year old boys who attend the same middle school, were playing after school. One was arrested...

CYS Communications Team

Nov 28, 20221 min read

2022 CYS Accomplishments

CYS is proud to have made the following impact on the community during 2022.

CYS Communications Team

Jul 28, 20222 min read

Spotlight On National Pride Month

LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrates love, acceptance, and freedom of expression

CYS Preparing Other CBOs To Do Diversion

CYS Communications Team

Jun 7, 20221 min read

CYS Preparing Other CBOs To Do Diversion

Stanislaus County selected a CBO called Sierra Vista Cares, who were eager to begin providing restorative justice conferences.

Spotlight On Our Board: Robert Pullen-Miles

CYS Communications Team

Jun 7, 20221 min read

Spotlight On Our Board: Robert Pullen-Miles

Meet CYS President and Board Chair, Robert Pullen-Miles!

CYS Celebrating National Family Month In The U.S.

CYS Communications Team

Jun 7, 20221 min read

CYS Celebrating National Family Month In The U.S.

National Family Month focuses on the importance of good family relationships and the systems of healthy communication they can establish

CYS Communications Team

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Greetings From Our Team At CYS!

In addition to an incredibly generous team of volunteers, CYS is lucky to have a staff with big hearts and varied talents.

CYS Communications Team

Apr 4, 20221 min read

The Arts of Restitution: A Natural

CYS youth participants often have a talent that is revealed during mediation and provides a springboard for a meaningful restitution.

CYS Clinical Case Management: Turning Lives Around

CYS Communications Team

Feb 22, 20222 min read

CYS Clinical Case Management: Turning Lives Around

The story of why Nicole brought a knife to school revealed profound hardships in her life and threats to her well-being.

Los Angeles Times & CYS Urge County Supervisors to Fund Youth Justice Reimagined

Jessica Ellis, CYS Executive Director

Jan 26, 20222 min read

Los Angeles Times & CYS Urge County Supervisors to Fund Youth Justice Reimagined

Currently, the County of LA has a budget of over $409 million to incarcerate just 400 youth. It's time to reimagine what's possible.

LA County District Attorney Expands Partnership with CYS

CYS Communications Team

Dec 23, 20212 min read

LA County District Attorney Expands Partnership with CYS

The LA County DA’s announcement provides details of the new partnership with CYS to expand use of restorative justice for non-violent felony

CYS Mediation Bridges Cultures & Generations

CYS Communications Team

Dec 16, 20213 min read

CYS Mediation Bridges Cultures & Generations

Every successful mediation has a turning point....In this VORS case, this special moment came after hours of exchanges between parties...

CYS Communications Team

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Significant Justice Reforms Underway

This milestone measure to promote publicly-supported social reform aligns closely with CYS’s mission of providing youth development and dive

CYS Communications Team

Mar 31, 20212 min read

Spotlight: Volunteer Jackie Taylor

CYS volunteer mediator Jackie Taylor came early to her calling as an advocate for social justice.

As the Holidays Approach, Consider Sharing a "Smile" with CYS

CYS Communications Team

Nov 24, 20201 min read

As the Holidays Approach, Consider Sharing a "Smile" with CYS

Here’s exciting news for all who’d love to support CYS in a new way! AmazonSmile automatically donates 1/2 cent for every dollar you spend.

Annie E. Casey Foundation Funding Recognizes CYS National Leadership

CYS Communications Team

Sep 16, 20201 min read

Annie E. Casey Foundation Funding Recognizes CYS National Leadership

The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has selected CYS as its model for promoting restorative justice diversion nationwide.

CYS Promotes Local Diversion in District Attorney Trainings

CYS Communications Team

Sep 16, 20201 min read

CYS Promotes Local Diversion in District Attorney Trainings

Earlier this month, CYS gave an interactive video-conference training targeted to juvenile court prosecutors throughout LA County.