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Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ‘backlog’ of abuse complaints

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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 in state custody.

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Oregon Youth Authority director placed on leave amid ‘backlog’ of complaints

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Gov. Tina Kotek officially placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), Joe O’Leary on administrative leave Friday, as the agency faces comprehensive review of the their handling of abuse complaints involving in-custody youths. This announcement comes after six lawsuits and multiple complaints were filed against OYA staff, citing previous and ongoing abuse. The claims also mention supervisors failing to inter…

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Oregon Youth Authority director placed on administrative leave

Oregon Youth Authority’s director Joe O’Leary has been placed on paid administrative leave amid an investigation into possible misconduct.

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Massive review of Oregon Youth Authority’s handling of abuse complaints underway

In response to questions from The Oregonian/OregonLive, a youth authority spokesperson said the review of the agency’s Professional Standards Office began last month.

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Governor Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid investigation

Governor Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), on administrative leave effective immediately.

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Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on administrative leave

Gov. Tina Kotek has placed the director of Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) on administrative leave, effective immediately.

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KGW 8 broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, February 14, 2025.
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