Oregon Youth Authority, Tina Kotek and sexual abuse

Oregon Youth Authority director placed on leave amid ‘backlog’ of complaints
Gov. Tina Kotek officially placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) on administrative leave Friday, as the agency faces comprehensive review of the their handling of abuse complaints involving in-custody youths.
Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ‘backlog’ of abuse complaints
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.
Governor Kotek acts on sexual abuse allegations at Oregon youth facilities
Governor Tina Kotek has placed the director of the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA), on administrative leave effective immediately.
Kotek puts Oregon Youth Authority Director Joe O'Leary on leave pending investigation
The Oregon Youth Authority has faced a series of lawsuits that allege a pattern of grooming and sexual abuse in its correctional facilities.
Massive review of Oregon Youth Authority’s handling of abuse complaints underway
Update: Gov. Tina Kotek places Oregon Youth Authority director on leave amid ‘backlog’ of abuse complaints The chief investigator for the Oregon Youth Authority abruptly resigned last month amid an ongoing review of his handling of misconduct complaints,
Oregon Youth Director placed on leave by Gov. Kotek
Oregon Youth Director placed on leave by Gov. Kotek
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