Remove Ryan Thornell from director's seat
Remove Ryan Thornell from director's seat
Recent signers:
Aisha Konifka and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
My brother, who is currently incarcerated in an Arizona prison complex, is battling cancer. In such a dire situation, the need for access to adequate nutrition and medical support is crucial for his survival and well-being. However, under the leadership of Ryan Thornell, essential support systems like prison stores have been removed, making it impossible for us to ensure he gets the necessary healthy food. The emotional and psychological toll this has taken on our family is unimaginable, knowing that my brother is being denied the basic resources he desperately needs.
Ryan Thornell, who holds a significant position of authority, oversees the management of these facilities and their programs. Despite having access to millions of dollars allocated for the rehabilitation and improvement of prison conditions, there is a glaring lack of transparency regarding the utilization of these funds. The promised programs for rehabilitation or health improvement remain unestablished, leaving inmates like my brother in distressing conditions.
The plight of my brother is not isolated; it reflects a widespread issue affecting numerous inmates and their families. By demanding accountability from those in power, we can influence necessary change for a more humane and just correctional system. It's disheartening to witness the mismanagement of funds and resources that are critical for the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.
We urge the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry to immediately remove Ryan Thornell from his position. A leader who fails to manage funds effectively and neglects the critical needs of the prison population must be held accountable. New leadership with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and genuine care for inmate welfare is imperative to reform these institutions.
By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against mismanagement and advocating for a correctional system that upholds the dignity and health of all individuals in its care. Join us in demanding justice and a brighter future for those whose voices have been ignored for far too long.
Ryan Thornell, who holds a significant position of authority, oversees the management of these facilities and their programs. Despite having access to millions of dollars allocated for the rehabilitation and improvement of prison conditions, there is a glaring lack of transparency regarding the utilization of these funds. The promised programs for rehabilitation or health improvement remain unestablished, leaving inmates like my brother in distressing conditions.
The plight of my brother is not isolated; it reflects a widespread issue affecting numerous inmates and their families. By demanding accountability from those in power, we can influence necessary change for a more humane and just correctional system. It's disheartening to witness the mismanagement of funds and resources that are critical for the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.
We urge the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry to immediately remove Ryan Thornell from his position. A leader who fails to manage funds effectively and neglects the critical needs of the prison population must be held accountable. New leadership with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and genuine care for inmate welfare is imperative to reform these institutions.
By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against mismanagement and advocating for a correctional system that upholds the dignity and health of all individuals in its care. Join us in demanding justice and a brighter future for those whose voices have been ignored for far too long.
Richard YacksPetition Starter
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Recent signers:
Aisha Konifka and 19 others have signed recently.
The Issue
My brother, who is currently incarcerated in an Arizona prison complex, is battling cancer. In such a dire situation, the need for access to adequate nutrition and medical support is crucial for his survival and well-being. However, under the leadership of Ryan Thornell, essential support systems like prison stores have been removed, making it impossible for us to ensure he gets the necessary healthy food. The emotional and psychological toll this has taken on our family is unimaginable, knowing that my brother is being denied the basic resources he desperately needs.
Ryan Thornell, who holds a significant position of authority, oversees the management of these facilities and their programs. Despite having access to millions of dollars allocated for the rehabilitation and improvement of prison conditions, there is a glaring lack of transparency regarding the utilization of these funds. The promised programs for rehabilitation or health improvement remain unestablished, leaving inmates like my brother in distressing conditions.
The plight of my brother is not isolated; it reflects a widespread issue affecting numerous inmates and their families. By demanding accountability from those in power, we can influence necessary change for a more humane and just correctional system. It's disheartening to witness the mismanagement of funds and resources that are critical for the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.
We urge the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry to immediately remove Ryan Thornell from his position. A leader who fails to manage funds effectively and neglects the critical needs of the prison population must be held accountable. New leadership with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and genuine care for inmate welfare is imperative to reform these institutions.
By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against mismanagement and advocating for a correctional system that upholds the dignity and health of all individuals in its care. Join us in demanding justice and a brighter future for those whose voices have been ignored for far too long.
Ryan Thornell, who holds a significant position of authority, oversees the management of these facilities and their programs. Despite having access to millions of dollars allocated for the rehabilitation and improvement of prison conditions, there is a glaring lack of transparency regarding the utilization of these funds. The promised programs for rehabilitation or health improvement remain unestablished, leaving inmates like my brother in distressing conditions.
The plight of my brother is not isolated; it reflects a widespread issue affecting numerous inmates and their families. By demanding accountability from those in power, we can influence necessary change for a more humane and just correctional system. It's disheartening to witness the mismanagement of funds and resources that are critical for the well-being and rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals.
We urge the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry to immediately remove Ryan Thornell from his position. A leader who fails to manage funds effectively and neglects the critical needs of the prison population must be held accountable. New leadership with a commitment to transparency, integrity, and genuine care for inmate welfare is imperative to reform these institutions.
By signing this petition, you are taking a stand against mismanagement and advocating for a correctional system that upholds the dignity and health of all individuals in its care. Join us in demanding justice and a brighter future for those whose voices have been ignored for far too long.
Richard YacksPetition Starter
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Petition created on January 17, 2026