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‘Just be you’
Five formerly incarcerated young women recently returned to Oak Creek to share their stories and advice.
UPDATE: One runaway youth from Oregon Youth Authority still missing
The missing youth ran away the evening of May 16. Anyone who sees her should call 911.
Pride Month and working with LGBTQ+ youth
LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system. It's important that we find better ways to serve them.
OYA’s Ambassadors of Public Service
For Public Service Recognition Week, OYA is highlighting three team members whose work stands out.
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is dedicated to honoring AAPI cultures and heritage.
Crime Victims’ Rights Week
OYA supports rights, access, and equitable treatment for all victims.
New Bridge students join Oregon book battle
A team from OYA’s Rogue Valley facility competed in literary trivia against other schools for the first time.
Honoring Arab American Heritage Month
April is dedicated to celebrating Arab American culture and contributions.
Firefighters in Training
A new class of wildland firefighting students at Camp Riverbend had their first practice burn this week.
Eastern Oregon facility honors graduates
The facility in Burns celebrated six students who earned their high school diplomas.
‘The skills we all need, every day’
Lessons in emotion regulation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution are improving OYA living units — and giving youth skills for success in life.