Tag: Oak Creek
A Celebration of Culture and Traditions
Oregon Youth Authority hosts several facility events throughout November to mark Native American Heritage Month.
Law Students Learn from the Inside
At Lewis & Clark Law School’s Juvenile Justice Seminar, taught by Oregon Youth Authority director Joe O’Leary, law students and incarcerated youth learn side by side.
Facilities Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Dancing horses and performances by Aztec dancers were among the highlights.
Panorama of Oregon Beautifies Oak Creek Gym
A volunteer at Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility raised funds for a 10-by-60 foot mural to be painted on the facility’s gym wall.
Dozens Honored at Oak Creek Graduation
The June 12 ceremony celebrated youth who earned an associate degree and 47 diplomas and GEDs.
Youth Earn New Title: College Graduate
Meet the five youth in OYA facilities who are earning their college degrees with the Class of 2019.
Cutting for a Cause: 19 Youth Donate Hair to Charity
Oak Creek YCF Youth Alissa M. wanted to give back to a charity that helped her when she lost her hair at age 10.
Bump, Set, Spike: Oak Creek Hosts Volleyball Camp
Oak Creek and community athletes play together at first-of-its-kind volleyball event.
OYA Brings Wildland Firefighter Training to Female Youth
Twenty-three more youth from Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility are now certified in wildland firefighting.
OYA Youth Learns About Research Firsthand
Kathryn S. has been interning with OYA’s research department for more than two years.