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Rockin’ at Trask River High School
A teacher at OYA's Tillamook facilities shares a simple yet rewarding hobby with students.
OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Updated: June 4, 2021)
Celebrating Pride Month
June brings the start of Pride Month, a time to recognize the positive impacts that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have in the world.
UPDATE: Teen Girl Who Ran Away from YWTP Has Been Found
She is safe and back in custody.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is a time to celebrate, recognize and pay tribute to the AAPI people who have enriched our country's history and culture.
Boot Camp for a Day
Youth at Rogue Valley recently signed up for a voluntary boot camp led by veterans on the facility staff.
Supporting Victims, Engaging Communities
OYA director Joe O'Leary reflects on the rights and roles of victims in the juvenile justice system.
Riverbend Gears Up for Fire Season
Youth at the transitional facility trained this week for their wildland firefighting certification.
Getting on the College Track
A community mentoring program is supporting OYA students in their pursuit of higher education.
UPDATE: Police Find and Arrest Three Escaped Youth
They were located in Albany, Oregon. No one was injured during the capture.
OIIR Celebrates Black History
Jeopardy-style games, a Sankofa event, and a mobile history museum were part of this year's celebrations.
‘I Feel Like I’m Winning at Something’
A job at Intel has given a 16-year-old OYA youth more than just an income — it’s given her motivation to change.