Category: Agency News
Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 20, 2025, we honor Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. Dr. King was a phenomenal leader who understood that the struggle for equality and justice was more than just about the present moment. One of his more famous quotes was exactly about this: “The arc of the moral universe is long, ...
Supporting Youth: OYA Case Management Process Latest Updates
We’re updating our multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and case management process to create a more transparent, youth- and family-centered approach. We also want to ensure staff have the tools they need to deliver the best possible outcomes. OYA Transition Juvenile Parole and Probation Officer (TJPPO) Amy Meyerding explains, “The biggest change is that we’re finally ...
At Parrott Creek, the Power of Photography Transforms Perspectives
This fall, youth at Parrott Creek took part in a six-week photography class, and the results speak for themselves. Youth reflected that the class was a gateway to self-expression, capturing (as one youth put it), “how I see the world – like showing something only I could see.” Leah Lamb, Residential Program Manager, recast this ...
Highlighting the Victim Engagement Program: Why It Matters
This year, OYA established a Victim Engagement Program (VEP) to ensure victims’ voices are heard and their needs addressed. As Susana Escobedo, the manager of VEP, explains, a victim-centered perspective ensures that victims are not forgotten in our justice system. “We’re making sure victims’ rights are embedded in our practices and policies,” Susana shared. “It’s ...
Celebrating a Legacy of Advocacy: The Patton Learning Center
On December 13, we renamed the educational space at Oak Creek Correctional Facility and the Jackie Winters Transition Program for young women to honor Pam Patton, a woman whose dedication to gender equity has changed countless lives. The Patton Learning Center will stand as a tribute to her tireless efforts to ensure that young women ...