# Thomas Abt
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thomas abt (born 1972) is an American author, crime researcher, and former government official specializing in evidence-informed approaches to reducing crime in urban areas. His book, Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence and a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets, was published in June 2019 by Basic Books.
== Early life ==
Abt grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Insult to Injury
As Puerto Rico rations resources and seeks help from the US government, the mainland media has mostly been preoccupied with Donald Trump's provocations towards the NFL. This week, what's actually happening on the island (and with the NFL). Also, a look at the radical history of the Star-Spangled Ba…
Strategies to reduce community violence with Thomas Abt
Thomas Abt, founding director of the Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (VRC) and associate research professor at the University of Maryland, is on a mission to reduce community violence in American cities. Drawing on rigorous research and real-world experience, Abt develops ev…
Thomas Abt: Golf's Quiet General
How a chance trip to Sun City kicked off the journey of the man who runs South African golf - Sunshine Tour commissioner Thomas Abt.
St Louis records lower crime statistics: 'The numbers are encouraging' says criminologist
Thomas Abt is the Founding Director of the Violence Reduction Center, a criminology professor at the University of Maryland,and author of 'Bleeding Out.' He joins Chris and Amy with a look at the recently released crime stats for St Louis which are trending downward. He also looks at who is commit…
Episode 8 - The Open Championship Edition
The Open Championship awaits, and Derek and Ty are joined by stellar golfing broadcasters Richard Maspero and Samantha Marks to preview the final Major of the Year taking place at Royal St George's.
The pair also catch up with Sunshine Tour commissioner Thomas Abt, following a landmark deal struc…
Insult to Injury
As Puerto Rico rations resources and seeks help from the US government, the mainland media has mostly been preoccupied with Donald Trump's provocations towards the NFL. This week, what's actually happening on the island (and with the NFL). Also, a look at the radical history of the Star-Spangled Ba…
HOT OFF THE BENCH - THOMAS ABT
Jude chats to Sunshine Tour commissioner Thomas Abt about the South African tour and what has unfolded in the season
Analyst Talk - Kristi Barletta - The Leading Without Authority Analyst
Episode: 00326 Released on July 6, 2026 Description: Kristi Barletta has built a career around understanding the why behind crime, policing, and organizational decision-making. With 17 years in law enforcement and 12 years in law enforcement analysis, Kristi has progressed from intern to analyst, …
Analyst Talk - Kristi Barletta - The Leading Without Authority Analyst - IALEIA
Episode: 00326 Released on July 6, 2026 Description: Kristi Barletta has built a career around understanding the why behind crime, policing, and organizational decision-making. With 17 years in law enforcement and 12 years in law enforcement analysis, Kristi has progressed from intern to analyst, …
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