OAR 416-435-0010: Purpose

(1) OYA staff must strive to treat all youth in custody (YICs) respectfully and without harassment and discrimination with consideration of each YIC’s individual circumstances, including race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, national origin, sex, physical or mental disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or intersex status. OYA seeks to provide an inclusive, safe, and positive human development environment for all YICs in its custody. (2) The purpose of these rules is to establish OYA standards for the identification, assessment, review, and case-by-case management of transgender, gender diverse, gender fluid, and intersex YICs.