John Manulis is Strategic Advisor for the CEO of Centinela Youth Services, which empowers youth and families to heal and grow through the powers of restorative justice.
- Fifty years ago, in Inglewood, CYS pioneered the concept of diversion and restorative justice for youth.
- CYS’ model has cut recidivism by 70% compared to responses through the traditional justice system.
- Their work was key to the establishment of LA County’s Department of Youth Development, and to closing two of LA County’s youth “camps” (read prisons), so far.
- The money saved on incarceration is able to be redirected into development programs to help keep our kids in school and on a path to success as productive adults and responsible community members.
- After a thorough search for the best youth diversion program in the country, the Annie E. Casey Foundation selected CYS as its model for promoting restorative justice diversion nationwide.