UPDATE: One Escaped Youth Back in Custody; Another Still on the Run
Youth Leave Community Meeting Without Permission
Event Connects Youth with Younger Family Members
An annual event at MacLaren provides much-needed bonding time for youth and their families.
Governor Signs Senate Bill 1008 into Law
Oregon Youth Authority Director Joe O'Leary was invited to speak at the July 22 signing of the juvenile justice bill in Portland.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduations
This spring, 119 youth on OYA parole or probation earned their high school diplomas or GEDs.
NEWS RELEASE: Youth Who Escaped OYA Facility in Florence Located
Youth was stopped in Portland for reckless driving
Janus Youth Programs Awards Scholarships to Youth
Ten current and former OYA youth earned a total of $20,700 to pay for higher education.
NEWS RELEASE: Youth Escapes OYA Facility in Florence (Updated)
Youth may have jumped into Siuslaw River.
Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Juvenile Justice Sentencing Reform
OYA's director and deputy director discuss what Senate Bill 1008 will mean for Oregon youth.
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.
Pushing Their Limits
Six youth at MacLaren train for months to capture a rare athletic title: marathoner.