Category: Facilities

‘Just be you’

Five formerly incarcerated young women recently returned to Oak Creek to share their stories and advice.

Ukuleles sitting leaning against a wall outside

Symphony of Words

For many youth in OYA custody, making music is a form of therapy.

Two women and four men standing outside about to cut a ribbon with a giant pair of scissors

OYA dedicates program in honor of Senator Jackie Winters

The Jackie Winters Transition Program serves youth preparing to move back to the community from close custody.

Graphic with the words Native American Heritage Month, November, plus an image of a youth holding an eagle feather while listening to drummers

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans

Close-up photo of headphones sitting on a keyboard

Youth wins national talent competition

J.T. won for a rap song he wrote while at Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility.

Two African American young men sit in front of computers in a computer lab

Into the Light

MacLaren is not a dark place with nothing to offer, a youth at the facility writes — it’s a hub of opportunities for growth.

Making the World a Better Place

Rogue Valley’s new superintendent reflects on how she got into juvenile justice and her hopes for the facility.

Backs of heads of graduates wearing caps and gowns

OYA youth celebrate graduation milestone

Education is an important part of holding youth accountable and aiding their rehabilitation at OYA.

A man on the floor demonstrating breakdancing moves to two youth who are also on the floor

Artist, Role Model, Influencer

Who is Carlos Chavez? A youth at MacLaren writes about the impacts of a contractor who devoted 11 years to helping OYA youth.

A man in a blue OYA t-shirt talks with a youth

Through Their Eyes

A youth in OYA custody asks the staff at his facility about why they chose this line of work.