Acceso lingüístico en OYA
La comunicación multilingüe es importante para la misión general de la Correccional Juvenil de Oregon (Oregon Youth Authority (OYA, por sus siglas en inglés)) para que los jóvenes sean responsables y tengan oportunidades para la comunicación de información, procesos y prácticas de reformación. La OYA valora y apoya la diversidad, y busca ofrecer los servicios ...
Language Access at OYA
Multilingual communication is important to OYA’s overall mission of holding youth accountable and providing opportunities for communicating reformative information, processes, and practices. OYA values and supports diversity and seeks to provide language-specific and culturally appropriate services for youth and their families. As a result, we have a multifaceted approach to language access. OYA’s Office of ...
OYA Mentoring Builds Trust, Inspires Growth
January was National Mentoring Month, and mentoring plays a transformative role in the lives of OYA youth. Justice-involved youth often face significant challenges, including trauma, instability, and limited positive role models. Research from the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators underscores the importance of structured mentorship in reducing recidivism and supporting long-term success. By fostering trust ...
DEI in Action: Training Spotlight with Washington and Tillamook Field Offices
DEI has been an OYA Agency Key Initiative since 2019. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are necessary elements to create safer, more just, and thoughtful systems of care, communities, and employment for everyone. What does our DEI team do? They provide comprehensive support for the agency and collaborate closely with staff across the state. The team ...
Supporting Youth: OYA Case Management Process Latest Updates
We’re updating our multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case management process to create a more transparent, youth- and family-centered approach. We also want to ensure staff have the tools they need to deliver the best possible outcomes. OYA Transition Juvenile Parole and Probation Officer (TJPPO) Amy Meyerding explains, “The biggest change is that we’re finally ...