In this episode of the Reducing Crime podcast, host Jerry Ratcliffe interviews Thomas Abt, a senior research fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Abt discusses his recent book, "Bleeding Out: The Devastating Consequences of Urban Violence--and a Bold New Plan for Peace in the Streets," and the importance of translating academic research into evidence-based policy advice. They also discuss the challenges of implementing comprehensive anti-violence plans in cities and the need for more action-oriented practitioner-researcher partnerships. Abt emphasizes the importance of focusing on solutions and problem-solving rather than winning arguments. He also discusses his future plans to continue influencing policy and working in both academia and government.
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