Oregon Youth Authority provides an inclusive, safe and positive human development environment for all youth in its custody. The Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relations (OIIR) promotes environments that provide physical and emotional safety, and effective culturally competent services, education and programs to all youth.

OYA collaborates with its youth, their families, and community members to create opportunities for emotional growth and community awareness. OIIR offers marginalized youth access to: health and wellness information, apparel and appearance resources, cultural events, youth development activities, the right to file grievances and/or call the OYA Professional Standards Office.