Into the Light
MacLaren is not a dark place with nothing to offer, a youth at the facility writes — it’s a hub of opportunities for growth.
UPDATED: Runaway youth from Camp Florence back in custody
Taylor Pennington was located and is back in custody.
Making the World a Better Place
Rogue Valley’s new superintendent reflects on how she got into juvenile justice and her hopes for the facility.
UPDATE: Youth back in custody after escaping from YWTP
Shay Earnest was located and is back in custody. (updated Aug. 15, 2022)
Artist, Role Model, Influencer
Who is Carlos Chavez? A youth at MacLaren writes about the impacts of a contractor who devoted 11 years to helping OYA youth.
Through Their Eyes
A youth in OYA custody asks the staff at his facility about why they chose this line of work.
UPDATE: One runaway youth from Oregon Youth Authority still missing
The missing youth ran away the evening of May 16. Anyone who sees her should call 911.
Firefighters in Training
A new class of wildland firefighting students at Camp Riverbend had their first practice burn this week.
Eastern Oregon facility honors graduates
The facility in Burns celebrated six students who earned their high school diplomas.
OIIR leads Black History Month celebrations
Youth at four OYA facilities learned about and discussed Black history.