Category: Agency News
UPDATE: Our Response to the Federal Sexual Victimization Survey
[Editor’s Note: The following message was sent to OYA staff on July 2, 2020.] Dear Colleagues, This week, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released supplemental information about the federal sexual victimization survey it published in December 2019. As you may recall, the report showed that Oak Creek and Rogue Valley had a higher-than-average frequency ...
UPDATE: Both Youth Who Escaped are Back in Custody
The youth, ages 12 and 16, had escaped from the Children's Farm Home in Corvallis on June 6.
Response to Racial Violence and Protests
A message to OYA staff from the agency's director and deputy director.
OYA Budget Cut Exercise
The governor asked all state agencies to submit plans for a potential budget cut. Here are details about OYA's plan.
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are frequently asked questions of how Oregon Youth Authority is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Those Who Go Above and Beyond
There have been dozens of examples of staff members at OYA going above and beyond in recent weeks.
COVID-19: Moving Youth to the Community
OYA could consider paroling youth as part of its pandemic response, but only on a limited basis, when appropriate, and when a safe placement is available that can meet the youth’s treatment needs.
COVID-19: Protecting Youth In OYA Facilities
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OYA has put in place many new procedures to protect youth and staff in OYA facilities.
Make Oregon Count: The 2020 Census
The United States is conducting the 2020 Census and Oregon is making sure its residents are counted.
OYA’s Coronavirus Response
Check here regularly for updates on OYA’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on the agency, staff, and the youth and families we serve.