Thomas Abt
@thomasabt.bsky.social
Author, BLEEDING OUT. Founding Director, VRC. Associate Research Professor, UMD. Senior Fellow, CCJ. Opinions, my own.
In other news from @jeffasher.bsky.social:
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In other news from @jeffasher.bsky.social:
As @protectdemocracy.org has noted, the corruption on display this week was particularly breathtaking.
October 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
As @protectdemocracy.org has noted, the corruption on display this week was particularly breathtaking.
None of these statements should be acceptable for a political leader to make in front of a military audience in a democratic society.
October 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
None of these statements should be acceptable for a political leader to make in front of a military audience in a democratic society.
In 2009, working alongside AAG Laurie Robinson, I had a hand in starting this important project. Fully agree with her quote below.
September 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In 2009, working alongside AAG Laurie Robinson, I had a hand in starting this important project. Fully agree with her quote below.
Nice @nytimes piece questioning the effectiveness of the DC takeover. Lots of smart people commenting, and also me. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
August 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Nice @nytimes piece questioning the effectiveness of the DC takeover. Lots of smart people commenting, and also me. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
At the VRC, we did a deep dive on the RIGHT way to target those at the highest risk for violence, using community violence problem analyses. Take a look at our white paper here: vrc.umd.edu/sites/vrc.um...
July 23, 2025 at 11:58 AM
At the VRC, we did a deep dive on the RIGHT way to target those at the highest risk for violence, using community violence problem analyses. Take a look at our white paper here: vrc.umd.edu/sites/vrc.um...
Reading this, I remembered the last lines of HBO's Chernobyl:
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
July 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Reading this, I remembered the last lines of HBO's Chernobyl:
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Here's the actual study, with some takeaways. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
June 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Here's the actual study, with some takeaways. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Important new report from BJS: U.S. Homicide Victimization 2023. To my knowledge, this is a new kind of report blending NIBRS and SHR data, with a lot of basic but important findings now possible. Check it out! bjs.ojp.gov/document/hvu...
May 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Important new report from BJS: U.S. Homicide Victimization 2023. To my knowledge, this is a new kind of report blending NIBRS and SHR data, with a lot of basic but important findings now possible. Check it out! bjs.ojp.gov/document/hvu...
At the Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Community Violence, we learned CBIs face a range of challenges that can be overcome, but careful attention to best practices, relentless outreach, and staff support and development are required. vrc.umd.edu/convenings
March 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
At the Symposium on Cognitive Behavioral Interventions and Community Violence, we learned CBIs face a range of challenges that can be overcome, but careful attention to best practices, relentless outreach, and staff support and development are required. vrc.umd.edu/convenings
Cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) use CBT-inspired techniques in contexts where a full course of therapy might not be appropriate or feasible. They also work, particularly to reduce criminal and violent recidivism. More than 100 studies say so. counciloncj.org/meeting-bull...
March 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Cognitive behavioral interventions (CBI) use CBT-inspired techniques in contexts where a full course of therapy might not be appropriate or feasible. They also work, particularly to reduce criminal and violent recidivism. More than 100 studies say so. counciloncj.org/meeting-bull...
Yesterday @vrcinfo.bsky.social released a new white paper, “Cognitive Behavioral Interventions: Scaling Success to Save Lives,” and held a webinar discussing the same. You can find both on our website. Here are some thoughts on CBI, CVI, and saving lives. vrc.umd.edu/convenings
March 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yesterday @vrcinfo.bsky.social released a new white paper, “Cognitive Behavioral Interventions: Scaling Success to Save Lives,” and held a webinar discussing the same. You can find both on our website. Here are some thoughts on CBI, CVI, and saving lives. vrc.umd.edu/convenings
Disappointing, but not surprising.
January 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Disappointing, but not surprising.
January 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
January 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
As I read the news, can't help but think of this point from @radiofreetom.bsky.social:
December 27, 2024 at 4:20 PM
As I read the news, can't help but think of this point from @radiofreetom.bsky.social:
A few years ago, I wrote an article for Police Chief magazine entitled, "Necessary but not Sufficient: The Police Role in Reducing Violence." The title gives it away, but the research remains current and it's worth a read. www.policechiefmagazine.org/necessary-bu...
December 6, 2024 at 1:28 PM
A few years ago, I wrote an article for Police Chief magazine entitled, "Necessary but not Sufficient: The Police Role in Reducing Violence." The title gives it away, but the research remains current and it's worth a read. www.policechiefmagazine.org/necessary-bu...
The @vrcinfo.bsky.social has a simple mission: to save lives by stopping violence, using science. Founded in 2022, we are already making a difference in cities all across the country. If you believe in this work, consider a #GivingTuesday gift. Help us save lives! giving.umd.edu/giving/fund....
December 3, 2024 at 1:33 PM
The @vrcinfo.bsky.social has a simple mission: to save lives by stopping violence, using science. Founded in 2022, we are already making a difference in cities all across the country. If you believe in this work, consider a #GivingTuesday gift. Help us save lives! giving.umd.edu/giving/fund....
Many local jurisdictions fly blind, trying to stop gun violence without understanding where, and among whom, it concentrates. Problem analyses are a critical first but overlooked step for saving lives. @vrcinfo.bsky.social put together a symposium and white paper on the topic. vrc.umd.edu/convenings
November 23, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Many local jurisdictions fly blind, trying to stop gun violence without understanding where, and among whom, it concentrates. Problem analyses are a critical first but overlooked step for saving lives. @vrcinfo.bsky.social put together a symposium and white paper on the topic. vrc.umd.edu/convenings