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Jim Bruton For More Information Call: 651-735-2080
THERE IS NO OTHER WAY to describe it but bone chilling and riveting to face and hear about the realities of life inside a maximum security prison, as you sit on the edge of your chairs listening to former warden, Jim Bruton speak about PRISON – from the INSIDE! Jim takes you behind the walls and to the other side of the razor ribbon as he educates his audiences with the grim realities of a world that few people will ever know or understand. Yet, he does it in an enlightening, refreshing and entertaining style, that engages listeners to the stark realities through first hand experiences, wit, facts and humor. THIS IS PRISON – FROM THE INSIDE! Jim Bruton is the author of THE BIG HOUSE: Life Inside a Supermax Security Prison by Voyageur Press. Jim Bruton, former warden at Minnesota’s maximum security prison speaks about a frightening insiders look at life inside a world famous correctional facility, while bringing his listening audience face to face with the grim and sinister realities of prison – from the INSIDE! Jim tells numerous stories and chilling and gruesome anecdotes about the prisoners as he takes the audience with him through the stark corridors and into the maximum security cell blocks, to face some of the countries most dangerous prisoners. Listeners experience the daily activities and life along side the world of murders, robbers, rapists and thieves: child molesters, predators, drug smugglers and gang members, all a part of this neighborhood. Jim Bruton is an accomplished speaker and author. He was the warden of Minnesota’s maximum security prison at Oak Park Heights and spent 35 years in the field of corrections. He was a former deputy commissioner of corrections for the state of Minnesota, a member and vice chairman of the state parole board, a probation and parole officer, and superintendent of a county correctional facility. Jim is the author of THE BIG HOUSE; Life Inside A Supermax Security Prison by Voyageur Press. He also authored portions of SUPERMAX PRISONS: Beyond the Rock by the American Corrections Association. He has a Bachelors Degree from the University of Minnesota, and a Masters Degree from the University of St. Thomas. Jim is an adjunct faculty at Hamline University and the University of St. Thomas (22years) and has been an adjunct faculty at the University of Minnesota, Century College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College and Metropolitan State University. As one who has lived what he teaches, Jim’s experiences have proven to be a popular program for student classes, seminars and public speeches. Jim’ speaking bond and unique ability to interact with his audience is extraordinary, and leaves listeners wanting more stories, factual realities, first hand anecdotes, and a thirst for more of the fascinating lifestyle behind the walls of a maximum security prison. Perhaps the very best of all accolades and compliments bestowed from an audience is the desire to have a speaker return for another engagement. Jim’s speaking history is filled with these gratifying requests of “we want you back” to be part of our program again! Areas of Expertise: Prisons/institutions/correctional facilities Fee: Keynote fee up to 90 minutes: $2000. Jim's Most Requested Programs: “WALK WITH THE WARDEN AS THE WARDEN TELLS ALL” “THE BIG HOUSE: LIFE INSIDE A SUPERMAX SECURITY PRISON” Take a walk with the former warden into one of the most secure prisons in the world. Journey down the stark corridors and into the cellblocks where some of the most dangerous of all prisons live. Listen to the incredible stories and anecdotes of those who live in a neighborhood that few people will ever get to know or understand. “THIS IS PRISON – FROM THE INSIDE!” “THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FROM A FORMER WARDEN’S PERSPECTIVE” Get a first hand view of the criminal justice system in American from a former prison warden and one who spent 35 years in the corrections system, and over 22 years in academic classrooms of major colleges and universities. Learn through real life anecdotes and stories about life inside the system from a point of view refreshing and rarely heard before. Travel into a controversial system with a professional who lived the business for over three decades working in most areas of corrections and among societies’ criminal element. Testimonials: “Jim Bruton, the former warden of the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights, has much to say about the state of our nation’s prisons. During his career, he has demonstrated the ability to be simultaneously tough and humane in his treatment of inmates. Drawing upon his vast experience with incarcerated felons, Bruton informs and entertains his listeners in a way that is sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, and always interesting. He offers his audience a compelling and thought-provoking correctional philosophy that has helped make Minnesota a model for corrections in the United States.” Peter Parilla, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice and former chair, University of St. Thomas. “Jim Bruton is among the very best among the faculty at the University of St. Thomas. His teaching competence, devotion to the university, and his professional commitment to society speaks so well to his commitment to our mission. Mr. Bruton achieves the highest course evaluations in a department of faculty known for the high quality of our teaching. Students respect his professional skill and value the depth of his knowledge about corrections. Students report that he is well prepared, enthusiastic, and genuinely cares about their learning and professional development. A frequent comment is “I always enjoy coming to class!” Meg Wilkes Karraker, Ph.D, Professor and former Chair Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, University of St. Thomas. “Since 2000, James Bruton has taught continuously in an adjunct capacity within our undergraduate program. Mr. Bruton integrates well his extensive professional background in correctional practice with the theoretical framework of our upper-level course offerings in juvenile justice and corrections. His long-standing commitment to the preparation of future criminal justice professionals is an important aspect of our student’s education. Moreover, Mr. Bruton has received very favorable student reviews of his teaching methods and his overall effectiveness as an instructor.” Professor Jerry Krause, Director of Criminal Justice, Hamline University. “As the former warden of one of the best supermax prisons in the country, Jim Bruton has a powerful message to tell. He has seen it all and behind the bars of the prison has met some of the most interesting - and dangerous - felons in the nation. Bruton ran a safe prison, with few assaults and no escapes. He looked no nonsence but treated inmates with civility and, when they deserved it, compassion. Bruton is a fine teacher in college criminal justice courses. One of the reasons is that he is a compelling speaker!” Dave Nimmer, former reporter WCCO Radio/TV and the Minneapolis Star/Tribune and retired journalism professor at the University of St. Thomas. |
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