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OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the agency, staff, and the youth and families we serve.
Make Oregon Count: The 2020 Census
The United States is conducting the 2020 Census and Oregon is making sure its residents are counted.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
As of March 2, there are three cases of coronavirus in Oregon. OYA is reviewing its plan to maintain operations to care for youth if staff illness is widespread.
Meet Josefina, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
She is the first youth in OYA history to earn this certification while incarcerated.
CTE Program Builds Opportunities at Oak Creek
Six female youth were selected to take an 80-hour course from Baker Technical Institute to become certified heavy equipment operators.
Building Engines, Building Skills
Youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility have the opportunity to build a drag racing engine for the Jefferson High School auto racing club.
Oregon Juvenile Justice Laws Change This Year
Learn about some of the major law changes affecting the juvenile justice system.
‘We can form a better system’
OYA youth and outside law students share their reflections on the class they recently took together.
Learning and Living the Principles of Kwanzaa
OYA youth at the MacLaren and Tillamook facilities participated in the traditions and celebrations of Kwanzaa
Update on OYA and the Federal Survey on Sexual Victimization
OYA does a lot to prevent and respond to allegations of sexual abuse. However, we see the federal report as a learning opportunity.
Preventing and Responding to Sexual Abuse
Oregon Youth Authority takes numerous actions to try to prevent and respond to sexual abuse in our facilities.