Gov. Tina Kotek has appointed a new director of the Oregon Youth Authority who will oversee the agency as it faces heightened scrutiny for mistreatment of children in its care. Michael Tessean will ...

Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse. If you or someone you know may be a victim of sexual abuse, confidential support, information and advice are available at the National Sexual ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday night she was placing Oregon Youth Authority Director Joe O'Leary on administrative leave pending ...

A longtime advocate for teens and young adults in Oregon’s criminal justice system will fill a newly created position of youth and family advocate as the state confronts a huge backlog in its handling ...

Editor’s Note: This story shares details of child sex abuse that may be disturbing for readers. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Youth Authority is set to face a major lawsuit regarding the sexual ...

Gov. Tina Kotek late Friday placed the longtime director of the Oregon Youth Authority on administrative leave amid a comprehensive review of the agency’s handling of abuse complaints involving youths ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Another six men formerly incarcerated by the Oregon Youth Authority are suing the state agency, alleging that staff there knew about the systematic sexual abuse perpetrated by a ...

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Attorneys for a group of 11 victims of childhood sexual abuse announced the filing of another major lawsuit against the Oregon Youth Authority. The new lawsuit was filed ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Content warning: This article contains information about allegations of sexual abuse which could be offensive or disturbing to some readers. Ten more men who were formally ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Gov. Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority on administrative leave, effective immediately. Kotek's office announced Friday that Jana McLellan, who ...

Gov. Tina Kotek announced Friday night she was placing Oregon Youth Authority Director Joe O'Leary on administrative leave pending the completion of an investigation into issues reported to the agency ...