‘Just be you’
Five formerly incarcerated young women recently returned to Oak Creek to share their stories and advice.
OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone
Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.
New Bridge students join Oregon book battle
A team from OYA’s Rogue Valley facility competed in literary trivia against other schools for the first time.
‘The skills we all need, every day’
Lessons in emotion regulation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution are improving OYA living units — and giving youth skills for success in life.
Two students become first Rogue Valley college grads
Both earned their associate degrees from Rogue Community College.
Youth build guitars from scratch
Students at MacLaren combine their love for music with their newly-learned skills in computer-aided design and woodworking.
Janus Youth Programs awards scholarships to OYA youth
Fifteen current and former OYA youth received scholarships for higher education or vocational training supplies.
Peer Support Team Ready to Listen
OYA’s parole and probation staff are accustomed to helping others. But what happens when they need their own support?
‘More than just cutting someone’s hair’
Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town.
Bringing the Pacific Islands to Tillamook
A traditional luau meal and a performance of the haka were the highlights of a learning and enrichment event at OYA’s Tillamook facilities.