Thomas Abt
@Abt_Thomas
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Author, BLEEDING OUT. Founding Director, @VRC_UMD. Associate Research Professor, @UMDCriminology. Senior Fellow, @CouncilonCJ. Opinions, my own.
Washington, DC
Joined September 2014
Almost all mayors, Democratic or Republican, will welcome federal crime-fighting resources if they're deployed in a thoughtful, sustainable way. Almost none will accept an occupation.
nytimes.com
Some mayors and police chiefs said they would welcome more traditional law enforcement cooperation with federal agents, but see the National Guard as a step too far.
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Surges are by definition temporary, but this is a more thoughtful, more targeted approach than what's happening in DC.
washingtonpost.com
Maryland state troopers will be sent to state-owned routes within Baltimore city limits, allowing Baltimore police to patrol elsewhere as President Donald Trump threatens to send federal troops.
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RT @politico: House won’t act to extend Trump’s DC police takeover
politico.com
But a host of new restrictions on the city government are set for committee consideration next week.
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RT @UMDResearch: Two members of @bsosumd Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) have been elected to future leadership posit….
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RT @cblatts: One of the best jobs in violence prevention reseach/practice.
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The VRC is hiring! This is an important leadership position in a growing and dynamic organization that is saving lives. Please consider applying and joining us!.
🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 . The VRC is seeking an experienced, energetic Deputy Director to help develop and grow our young organization by developing and executing policies to advance the VRC's mission to save lives. Apply by 9/12 for best consideration!.
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RT @VRC_UMD: New @JHU_CGVS survey: 72% of Americans support funding Community Violence Intervention programs. Investing in the people and p….
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Abstract. Successful public health efforts are data-driven, focused on unhealthy or unsafe environments as well as risky behaviors, and often intentional about reforming systems that are unjust and...
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RT @ChiefPaulNoel: Knoxville is setting a great example for other cities to reduce crime in collaboration with the community. Proud of the….
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RT @bsosumd: ICYMI: @Abt_Thomas, director of @VRC_UMD, discusses the efficacy and sustainability of violence reduction strategies, includin….
nytimes.com
The president is looking to add troops to city streets while cutting funds for programs that work, experts and local officials say. But one idea, beautifying neighborhoods, has buy-in.
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Despite this article’s aggressive title, it’s important to note that good crime policy depends on cooperation and collaboration. Pleased to see the nonpartisan work of the @VRC_UMD highlighted as an example.
nytimes.com
Republican governors who have mustered National Guard troops for deployment in blue-state cities may re-examine their deployments if federal intervention significantly brings crime down.
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Nice piece by @tarangoNYT @nytimes questioning the effectiveness of the DC takeover. Lots of smart people commenting, and also me.
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RT @Jerry_Ratcliffe: Please stop holding gun buybacks and conning the public into thinking they reduce crime.
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RT @bsosumd: Congratulations to Professors Brunson and McGloin of @UMDCriminology, future president and vice president of the @ASCRM41! htt….
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RT @VRC_UMD: It’s not too late to apply! @CityofStLouis is hiring a Commissioner of Violence Prevention. This important leadership role gui….
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RT @VRC_UMD: This powerful piece highlights @RocaInc's early work and how they are reaching young men in Baltimore at the highest risk of g….
thebanner.com
Baltimore City is on track to see another year of historic declines in homicides. Here’s one organization contributing to that work.
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Republican or Democrat, conservative or progressive, if you love freedom, moves like these should scare you.
nytimes.com
An executive order released on Monday directs the creation of specialized Guard units to quell civil disturbances in each state and seeks civilian volunteers to assist federal agents in Washington.
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Was pleased to play a smart part in supporting Ganesha Martin and former chief Michael Harrison bringing this strategy to Baltimore.
In Baltimore, violent crime is dropping precipitously, in large part because of its Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS). This article by the program's managers does a great job of explaining how it works. Take a look.
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