Category: Community

Two young men in a barbershop shave an older man's head

‘More than just cutting someone’s hair’

Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 through October 15 is a celebratory time for learning about Hispanic cultures.

Staying Safe in Extreme Heat

Here are some tips for how to make sure you and those around you don’t get sick during hot temperatures.

Mural of fruits and vegetables hanging on blue wall

MacLaren Artists Use Their Talents to Brighten Community Space

The youth painted a mural for AWARE Food Bank in Woodburn as part of an ongoing partnership.

Black and white photo showing a young man from behind, wearing a graduation cap and gown

Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduation

Sixty-four OYA youth earned their high school diplomas or GEDs in the community this spring.

Support victims. Build trust. Engage communities. National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 18-24, 2021.

Supporting Victims, Engaging Communities

OYA director Joe O'Leary reflects on the rights and roles of victims in the juvenile justice system.

computer keyboard

‘I Feel Like I’m Winning at Something’

A job at Intel has given a 16-year-old OYA youth more than just an income — it’s given her motivation to change.

stickers that say "I've had my COVID vaccination"

Información Sobre la Vacuna para el COVID-19, para jóvenes y familias

Información sobre la vacuna para jóvenes y familias latinos, negras, y Nativo Americanos. (actualizado el 29 de abril de 21)

stickers that say "I've had my COVID vaccination"

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Youth and Families

Get your questions about the vaccine answered, and read perspectives from people in the Black, Latino and Native American communities. (updated April 29, 2021)

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Vacunas de COVID-19 y la Correccional Juvenil de Oregon

Esto es lo que sabemos sobre cuándo el personal o los jóvenes de la Correccional Juvenil de Oregon (OYA, por sus siglas en inglés) podrían ser elegibles para recibir las vacunas.