He hated his probation officer at first sight. Now he’s working for him.
The first time he met Rod Salinas, Manny was an angry 17-year-old in a Marion County juvenile courtroom.
OYA Partners with County to Help Youth on Path to Recovery
Teenagers don't typically look forward to appearing in court, but for Tori, this day was special.
OYA Celebrates New Housing and Program Spaces at MacLaren
State legislators helped OYA cut the ribbon for six new living units at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.
Drumming Workshop Brings Cultural Lessons to Rogue Valley Youth
Youth at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility learned about African drumming and culture.
Tillamook Youth Build Ramp for Local Resident — and Change Her Life
A resident was finally able to leave her home after Tillamook youth finished the project.
OYA’s Female Facilities Graduate Second Class of Wildland Firefighters
Fourteen youth from OYA's Oak Creek facility and the Young Women's Transition Program completed the rigorous training program.
OYA Youth Earns Bachelor’s Degree — and He’s Not Done Yet
Stephen K. became the first OYA youth to enroll in a master's program while in close custody.
Planting the Seed
Stephen F. turned a seven-year sentence into an opportunity to change his life — and inspired others in the process.