Office Of Juvenile Affairs Employee Directory
Health and Human ServicesOklahoma, United States201-500 Employees
The Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) is Oklahoma’s state agency responsible for managing juvenile justice and related youth services within the health and human services sector. Established following the Juvenile Reform Act of 1994 and operating under a seven-member board appointed with Senate consent, the agency handles programs and policies pertaining to juvenile affairs and a Youthful Offender Act for certain older juveniles. Based in Oklahoma City, OJA has a history of coordinating with the judiciary and implementing innovative, community-focused initiatives as part of its mandate to address juvenile justice issues. The organization positions itself as the statewide authority overseeing juvenile justice matters, with a focus on open collaboration with legal and community stakeholders and the ongoing provision of services and programs through its office. A recent development noted in its public information includes regional activity and partnerships reflected in broader state-wide news coverage.