On April 17th Governor Kitzhaber proclaimed May 6-12, 2012 to be National Correctional Employees Week, recognizing that:

The Oregon Department of Corrections and the Oregon Youth Authority are vital members of the state's criminal justice and public safety system.
Corrections and Youth Authority employees distinguish themselves daily by their professionalism in supervising adult offenders, and in carrying out their agency's mission, values and goals with enthusiasm and pride.

Corrections and Youth Authority employees model are highly trained, committed and productive members of Oregon's workforce.

Corrections and Youth Authority employees model ethical and pro-social behaviors while holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior.

Colette S. Peters returns to the Oregon Department of Corrections, making history as its first female Director. She previously worked for the agency from 2004 to 2008, first as the Public Affairs Administrator and later in the dual-titled position of Assistant Director of the Public Services Division and Inspector General.

The 2012 National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) will be observed April 22 - 28. This year's theme is "Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim."