Tag: Facilities

Wish Lists for OYA Youth
Each OYA facility has an Amazon wish list of items requested by our youth.

Honoring Native American Heritage Month
“The secret of our success is that we never, never give up” – Wilma Mankiller, first woman elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. There are 574 officially recognized ...

Celebrating Black History Month
Check out these events and resources to learn about Black history.

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.

Honoring Native American Heritage Month
Sharing and reflecting on the history and perspectives of Native Americans

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.

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

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.

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