Transgender Awareness and Remembrance
OYA recognizes and honors two important events in November to bring awareness to transgender people.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oregon will officially honor this day for the first time on Oct. 11.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 through October 15 is a celebratory time for learning about Hispanic cultures.
July Brings More Than One Independence Day
National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Celebrating Pride Month
June brings the start of Pride Month, a time to recognize the positive impacts that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people have in the world.
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is a time to celebrate, recognize and pay tribute to the AAPI people who have enriched our country's history and culture.
Supporting Victims, Engaging Communities
OYA director Joe O'Leary reflects on the rights and roles of victims in the juvenile justice system.
Update on OYA and the Federal Survey on Sexual Victimization
OYA does a lot to prevent and respond to allegations of sexual abuse. However, we see the federal report as a learning opportunity.
Troubling results from federal survey inconsistent with OYA’s own data
A concerning federal report claims that Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility has a high rate of sex abuse. However, the results are inconsistent with other independent reports conducted regularly at the facility.
OYA Completes Feeder System Research Project
The project will help inform efforts to identify earlier the youth who are at risk of future criminal and juvenile justice system involvement.