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...
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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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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