Bleeding Out

In Bleeding Out, Harvard scholar Thomas Abt explores practical, evidence-based strategies for reducing urban violence in America, emphasizing that violence itself can be predicted and prevented without the need for new laws or extensive funding. Drawing on social science and firsthand experience, he advocates for a focused approach that targets clustering patterns of violence, with the potential to significantly cut homicides and transform disadvantaged communities. The book presents an urgent yet hopeful plan aimed at addressing one of the nation’s most divisive issues and inspiring collective action.