Through Their Eyes
A youth in OYA custody asks the staff at his facility about why they chose…
Browsing: Juvenile Justice
Oregon Youth Authority Program Teaching Emotion Regulation, Problem-solving, and Conflict Resolution Sees Success
OYA’s “Fundamental Practices” Program is improving OYA living units — and giving youth skills for…
Two Students Become First Rogue Valley Youth Correctional Facility College Graduates
Both earned their associate degrees from Rogue Community College Two youth at Rogue Valley Youth…
Owl’s Nest: a Safe Space for Youth of Color to Grow
A new residential program in Portland aims to provide culturally-responsive support for OYA youth. A…
‘More Than Just Cutting Someone’s Hair’
Three youth from Camp Florence have become the go-to barbers in their coastal town. Florence,…
Meet Keeve: Student, Leader, Advocate
The MacLaren youth currently serves on two prestigious committees to help improve the lives of…
Investing in My Education Was Part of My Change
Guest article by Andy, a student living at MacLaren, about how education changed his life.…
Erasing the Past to Improve the Future
Oregon Youth Authority’s tattoo removal program helps youth remove the marks of a history they…
Kinship Care Month Celebrates Families who Parent Kin
Oregon Kinship Navigator Program helps those parenting their relatives’ children STATEWIDE – When Terry Santini…
Getting Rent Help Gives Foster Youth a Chance to Reach Their Goals
DHS distributes game-changing HUD housing voucher to youth who have been in foster care and…