OAR 416-170-0000: Purpose and Scope

(1) The purpose of these rules is to establish a uniform process for review and approval or denial of research project proposals to be conducted within the Oregon Youth Authority (OYA). (2) These rules apply to all youth in OYA physical or legal custody, including those placed under supervision within the community in contracted residential care programs or youth in custody foster homes, and youth in OYA close-custody facilities. (3) Research projects may be conducted by OYA staff, professional researchers, or by students and others with an interest in juvenile corrections services.