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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.
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.
OIIR leads Black History Month celebrations
Youth at four OYA facilities learned about and discussed Black history.
Two students become first Rogue Valley college grads
Both earned their associate degrees from Rogue Community College.
Youth build guitars from scratch
Students at MacLaren combine their love for music with their newly-learned skills in computer-aided design and woodworking.
Janus Youth Programs awards scholarships to OYA youth
Fifteen current and former OYA youth received scholarships for higher education or vocational training supplies.
Peer Support Team Ready to Listen
OYA’s parole and probation staff are accustomed to helping others. But what happens when they need their own support?
‘More than just cutting someone’s hair’
Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town.