Category: Agency News
Facility in Burns Dedicates New Vocational Space
The building at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility houses programs in welding, auto body work, and engine repair.
UPDATE: One Escaped Youth Back in Custody; Another Still on the Run
Youth Leave Community Meeting Without Permission
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.
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.
Foster Care Picnic Builds Positive Connections
The annual event allows youth, foster parents and staff to have fun in a stress-free environment.
Governor Signs Senate Bill 1008 into Law
Oregon Youth Authority Director Joe O'Leary was invited to speak at the July 22 signing of the juvenile justice bill in Portland.
OYA Celebrates Staff in the Community
July 21-27 is Pre-Trial, Probation, Parole and Community Supervision Week in Oregon.
‘You Should Be Proud’
Twenty-five MacLaren youth were honored with diplomas and certifications at a June 26 graduation ceremony.
Nine Receive High School Diplomas in Tillamook
Trask River High School at Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility and Camp Tillamook celebrates graduates at June 21 ceremony.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduations
This spring, 119 youth on OYA parole or probation earned their high school diplomas or GEDs.