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Oct 301 min read

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

Aug 303 min read

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 IS BACK: COMMUNITY MEDIATOR INSTITUTE

CYS Communications Team

May 311 min read

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

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...

CYS Communications Team

Apr 24, 20231 min read

HAPPY NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH!

In the spirit of National Volunteer Month, we would like to both thank the dedicated volunteers that make our work at CYS possible, as...

CYS Presents: Safer Communities Through Restorative Justice

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

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Volunteering with FARS at CYS Means...

Helping families to effectively communicate Resolving conflict in your community Building your own skills for communication CYS Case...

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.

Spotlight On Our Volunteers: Jamal Epperson

CYS Communications Team

Jul 28, 20221 min read

Spotlight On Our Volunteers: Jamal Epperson

Mediator Jamal Epperson is one of the younger members of the CYS volunteer team

Spotlight On Our Volunteers: Denise Yusuff

CYS Communications Team

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Spotlight On Our Volunteers: Denise Yusuff

April is National Volunteer Month, and CYS recognizes the contributions of our mediators, surrogate victim advocates and skilled translators

CYS Restorative Circles in Compton School District

CYS Communications Team

Apr 4, 20222 min read

CYS Restorative Circles in Compton School District

Recently, a group of twelve students at Compton Unified’s Enterprise Middle School were invited to take part in Restorative Circles...

Spotlight on our Volunteers: John Manulis

CYS Communications Team

Apr 4, 20222 min read

Spotlight on our Volunteers: John Manulis

For CYS volunteer and strategic advisor John Manulis, community involvement is a passion.

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.

Spotlight on our Volunteers: Andre T. Moore, Sr.

CYS Communications Team

Feb 22, 20222 min read

Spotlight on our Volunteers: Andre T. Moore, Sr.

Judging from the number of skills and hours Andre T. Moore, Sr. contributes to the well-being of our Los Angeles communities — from...

CYS Takes Mediation and Peacemaking to Schools

CYS Communications Team

Feb 22, 20222 min read

CYS Takes Mediation and Peacemaking to Schools

CYS’s new Mediation Office Hours program, has become a powerful, positive and well-attended program.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Volunteers Make the Difference

CYS Communications Team

Dec 23, 20211 min read

Bridging the Digital Divide: Volunteers Make the Difference

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, it highlighted the great disparities between families in terms of access to digital communication...

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.

A Day of Reconciliation, A Month of Recognition, and a Year of Making a Difference

CYS Communications Team

Dec 31, 20203 min read

A Day of Reconciliation, A Month of Recognition, and a Year of Making a Difference

It’s been a year of many exciting firsts for CYS and our community of clients.Thanks to you and to all our volunteers and supporters, CYS ha