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OYA Youths’ Crucial Role in Prepping Patrol Cars for Civilians
A partnership with Oregon State Police has introduced the police car decommissioning process to youth at MacLaren.
Veteran JPPO receives lifetime achievement award
Jim Hupp, who has been a juvenile parole and probation officer since 1996, was honored in advance of his retirement next spring.
Governor honors OYA employees
Five Oregon Youth Authority employees are being recognized by Gov. Kate Brown during Public Service Recognition Week, which is May 5-11, 2019.
Bump, Set, Spike: Oak Creek Hosts Volleyball Camp
Oak Creek and community athletes play together at first-of-its-kind volleyball event.
On the Cutting Edge: Master Barber Inspires OYA Youth
Darrin Lyons visited with MacLaren and Rogue Valley’s barbers-in-training, motivating them to make a difference in the industry.
OYA Brings Wildland Firefighter Training to Female Youth
Twenty-three more youth from Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility are now certified in wildland firefighting.
OYA Youth Learns About Research Firsthand
Kathryn S. has been interning with OYA’s research department for more than two years.
Some of OYA’s Amazing Volunteers
For National Volunteer Appreciation Week, OYA thanks some of the many amazing people who donate time to helping youth.
MacLaren Youth Talk About the Weather
Students collect daily data for the National Weather Service — and discover a love for science in the process.
Three Meals a Day – For 500 Youth
OYA’s nutrition services team works at all hours to make sure youth in facilities stay well-fed and healthy.
OYA Cares for All Aspects of Youth in Custody — Including Their Teeth
Youth must be physically healthy before they can engage in treatment to change their behaviors. A new dentist at MacLaren is here to help.