Category: Staff Profiles
OYA Welcomes K.O. Berger as First-Ever Youth and Family Advocate
Folks will see a new face around Oregon Youth Authority, someone who is here to elevate the voices of the people most directly impacted by its system: youth and their families. The Youth and Family Advocate position is designed to be independent and will be housed for at least the next year outside of the ...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Action: Training Spotlight with OYA Training Academy
Diversity, equity, and inclusion has been an OYA Agency Key Initiative since 2019. The DEI team is committed to creating an agency where everyone belongs, where we all work toward equity, and strive for a culture of authentic inclusion, even when it is complex and challenging. Their goal is to create systems that include and work ...
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
OYA staff reflect on the importance of Hispanic and Latino/a/x cultures as well as their own stories.
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.