Tag: Eastern Oregon
A Celebration of Culture and Traditions
Oregon Youth Authority hosts several facility events throughout November to mark Native American Heritage Month.
Photo Gallery: Flag Football Tournament
Annual sports tournaments in OYA facilities help youth learn important life skills.
Facility in Burns Dedicates New Vocational Space
The building at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility houses programs in welding, auto body work, and engine repair.
Youth Prep Dogs for Adoption — and Learn Empathy in the Process
A dedicated volunteer at Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility is teaching youth to train rescue dogs.
Monroe High School graduates honored
Six Eastern Oregon Youth Correctional Facility youth celebrated in July 12 ceremony.
OYA Trains Second Cohort of Recovery Mentors
Eleven youth and one staff member learned how to turn their own recovery into a chance to help others.
‘POOCH Changed My Life’
OYA youth help dogs and get back more than they give.
Facility Tournament a Big Success
The flag football tournament taught youth lessons on sportsmanship and teamwork.
OYA Youth Compete in Cross-Facility Chess Tournament
25 youth from across Oregon compete in a Chess for Success event held at OYA.
OYA Facilities Honor Class of 2018
About 100 youth in OYA facilities earned college degrees, high school diplomas, or GEDs.