Category: Youth Profiles
Meet Josefina, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
She is the first youth in OYA history to earn this certification while incarcerated.
Former OYA Youth Earns Criminal Justice Fellowship
Bobby Tsow was the first person to win the national fellowship while still incarcerated.
Nine Hope Partnership Youth Earn Scholarships
Janus Youth Programs awards scholarships annually to youth involved in its programs.
Lane County Youth Embraces Recovery
Elizabeth recently became the first OYA youth to graduate from her county’s juvenile drug treatment court.
Florence Youth Learns Animal Care Through Internship
Daniel hopes to become a certified veterinary technician — and a clinic in Florence gave him invaluable first-hand experience.
‘You Should Be Proud’
Twenty-five MacLaren youth were honored with diplomas and certifications at a June 26 graduation ceremony.
Nine Receive High School Diplomas in Tillamook
Trask River High School at Tillamook Youth Correctional Facility and Camp Tillamook celebrates graduates at June 21 ceremony.
Youth in the Community Celebrate Graduations
This spring, 119 youth on OYA parole or probation earned their high school diplomas or GEDs.
‘I’m Proud of How Far I’ve Come’
OYA youth’s dedication to getting to school pays off with not only graduation, but a prestigious four-year scholarship.
Youth Earn New Title: College Graduate
Meet the five youth in OYA facilities who are earning their college degrees with the Class of 2019.