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Dr. Ryan Thornell: DOC Director
Dr. Ryan Thornell: DOC Director
Dr. Ryan Thornell: DOC Director
Friday 3rd January 2025
Dr. Ryan Thornell discusses innovative changes in Arizona's correctional system, focusing on rehabilitation and reentry programs.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Thornell's innovative approach to correctional leadership.
- Importance of medically assisted treatment (MAT) in prisons.
- Volunteer programs providing peer support.
- Preparing inmates for successful reentry into society.
- Creating a positive environment for both inmates and staff.
You can really emphasise communication, respect, rapport, programming - regardless of the system and regardless of the state.
In this episode of Recovery On-Air, Christin Day sits down with Dr. Ryan Thornell, the Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR). With two decades of experience in correctional leadership, Dr. Thornell shares his innovative approach to transforming Arizona’s correctional and reentry programs. From integrating medically assisted treatment (MAT) regimens to bringing in volunteers for peer support, Dr. Thornell is all about creating positive change within the system.
He emphasises the importance of preparing inmates for life after prison through various programs and activities designed to foster respect and communication. His passion for his work shines through as he discusses the challenges and rewards of working in corrections, and how his unique perspective is helping to reshape the system. If you're interested in learning about the changes happening within Arizona's correctional facilities and how these efforts aim to reduce recidivism and support rehabilitation, this episode is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear about the impactful work being done and how it’s making a difference for both inmates and staff.