R. Leslie Nichols CPP, R.L. Nichols & Associates, LLC

More than 25 years’ experience preventing child sexual abuse and other injuries within organizations. Former National VP of Child Safety for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, past president of National Coalition for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation. Extensive experience developing standards of care for schools and youth-serving organizations. Recently co-authored textbook on protection from violent attacks (2021) and was reviewer/contributor for the State of Maryland guidelines for Designing Schools to Prevent Sexual Abuse (2020). Offers expert testimony, report writing and litigation support for Plaintiff and Defense Bar in child sexual abuse, school safety/security and crime prevention.

MS Security Administration, ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP), B. Arch.