Erasing the Past to Improve the Future
OYA's tattoo removal program helps youth remove the marks of a history they want to leave behind.
MacLaren Engine Takes to the Streets
Though it wasn't able to be used in any racing competitions this year, an engine built by MacLaren youth and their instructor is still getting noticed.
Building Engines, Building Skills
Youth at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility have the opportunity to build a drag racing engine for the Jefferson High School auto racing club.
Learning and Living the Principles of Kwanzaa
OYA youth at the MacLaren and Tillamook facilities participated in the traditions and celebrations of Kwanzaa
Training Academy: Providing a Safe Learning Environment
OYA’s Training Academy staff provide new employees and veteran staff with lesson plans, reality-based scenario training, and more.
Youth Prep Dogs for Adoption — and Learn Empathy in the Process
A dedicated volunteer at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility is teaching youth to train rescue dogs.
Panorama of Oregon Beautifies Oak Creek Gym
A volunteer at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility raised funds for a 10-by-60 foot mural to be painted on the facility’s gym wall.
Restorative Justice: Building a Safer Community
Youth at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility are learning to consider their impact on others and repair relationships with those they have harmed.
‘What I Call Family’
MacLaren hosts Latino community program for youth that promotes civic engagement and community service.
OYA Celebrates Staff in the Community
July 21-27 is Pre-Trial, Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week in Oregon.