An Exciting New Chapter for CYJS

On October 1, 2026, Calgary for Youth Justice Society changed its name to Centre Youth Justice and Success (CYJS), marking an exciting new chapter in our history.

I Found My Wings, and Now I Can Fly

For a lot of my life, I felt like a bird in a cage. Because of different non-profit organizations, one of which being CYJS, I was able to find my wings again and fly.

A Volunteer Witnesses a Spark

I watched her go from silent to cautiously curious, to confident. By the time she and I sat together on a panel recently, she wasn’t that reserved, hesitant girl anymore. She was bright. Hopeful. Even joyful. 

A Journey of Hope

Connor’s mom shares how In the Lead was a turning point to seeing possibilities instead of barriers.

Second Chances

One mistake could have changed her future forever. Thanks to a second chance through through CYJS, she went on to achieve her university dreams.