The Big House (Hardcover)

Jim Bruton

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The warden tells all! "The Big House" is a frightening insiders look at life in a world-famous, maximum-security prison and the first to be told from the wardens perspective. Let Warden James H. Bruton lead you beyond the massive coils of razor ribbon and into the cell blocks of some of Americas most dangerous prisoners. Experience the shocking reality of working everyday with murderers, robbers, rapists, and thieves. Meet the inmates who have killed or maimed and who would take human life in a heartbeat. Who are they, and what are they all about? Walk inside with the Warden to this world of unimaginable ferocity and numbing reality. Experience in graphic detail the grim and sinister realities of prison existence as you come face-to-face with child molesters, predators, drug smugglers, and gang members. Learn the management techniques of controlling the most violent and difficult-to-manage offenders as well as why the staffs approach to treating inmates has made Oak Park Heights supermax prison one of the safest and most secure prisons in existence. About the Author: Jim Bruton was the warden at Oak Park Heights for five years, from 1996-2001. He worked in correctional facilities for 14 years and has 35 years of experience in the field of corrections. He is an adjunct faculty member in Criminal Justice/Sociology at five Twin Cities colleges/universities.

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Jim Bruton has contributed to The Big House as an author. James H. Bruton spent 35 years in the field of corrections. He retired as the warden of the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights, the state's maximum-security prison. He was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team in 1965 and 1966. He signed professional football contracts with the Minnesota Vikings in 1967 and 1971 and the Dallas Cowboys in 1968. Bruton has been a Golden Gophers season-ticket holder for 28 years. He resides in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Past titles include The Big House: Life Inside a Supermax Security Prison (Voyageur Press, 2004) and A Tradition

Book Details

Title:	The Big House
Publisher:	Voyageur Press (MN)
Author:	Jim Bruton Warden, James H Bruton, Jim Bruton
Edition:	Hardcover
Language:	English
ISBN:	0896580393
EAN:	9780896580398
No. of Pages:	192
Publish Date:	2004-06-30
Binding:	Hardcover

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