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Patrick Logistics, Consultancy & Training (PLC&T) was founded by Dr. Nicole Patrick, PhD a violence prevention expert for over 20 years providing alternatives and strategies to curbing violence in communities around the country. 


At Patrick Logistics, Consultancy & Training (PLC&T) a boutique consulting firm, we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of violence prevention through tailored, innovative solutions. As a boutique consultancy, we offer personalized services that address the unique challenges faced by communities, organizations, and individuals in mitigating violence.

Building Safer Communities Through Expertise, Collaboration, and Innovation

Our team of seasoned experts brings together a wealth of experience in conflict resolution, public health, education, and law enforcement (support, buy-in, provide violent crime data...), allowing us to approach violence prevention from multiple perspectives. We specialize in crafting comprehensive strategies that not only address the immediate risks but also build long-term resilience and promote a culture of peace and inclusivity.


At PLC&T, we believe that every community has the potential to be safe and thriving. We are passionate about empowering our clients with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to prevent violence, foster healing, and create environments where everyone can succeed. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and collaboration drives everything we do, as we work together to build a safer, more just world."

Dr. Kenyatta "Nicole" Patrick, PhD

CEO, Patrick Logistics, Consultancy & Training LLC

Serves as a National Training & Technical Assistance Specialist for Cure Violence Global and is responsible for helping cities to implement the Cure Violence approach. She is the former Director of the Cure Violence site in Chicago’s Englewood community, where she has been a longtime community leader, co-founding the non-profit We R Englewood and restoring the historic Englewood Back to School Parade. Nicole holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from DePaul University and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Keller Graduate School of Management and a PhD in Community Psychology from National Louis University.


Dr. Nicole Patrick, from Chicago IL. a lifelong Englewood resident, homeowner, wife and mother of two beautiful daughters. Besides being a community advocate, Nicole is also involved in restorative justice issues. As a system impacted individual, Dr. Patrick knows firsthand what urban communities need and deserve. She will always fight to end mass incarceration, slave labor and inhumane treatment as it relates to the prison industrial complex. 


In 2012, Nicole co-founded and became the Executive Director of We R Englewood, a recognized 501 (c) 3, serving youth and families in the Englewood community. We R Englewood provide the community with the resources needed to raise awareness of health care and safety. We R Englewood also host several events throughout the year to educate and provide the community with information and additional resources. 


During the holiday We R Englewood give away hundreds of turkeys, sponsor some families’ entire Thanksgiving meal, create a safe space for our youth to engage in fun activities and provide haircuts and hairdos to youth from pre k to 12th grade. We R Englewood hosts many community events in effort to combat violence. 


Perhaps, Nicole is most proud of restoring the historic Englewood Back to School Parade in 2014. The Parade is truly a gem and has been a part of the community for 62 years. She was able to bring organizations and families back together to continue a great tradition. It is her belief that this event will help revitalize hope and restore the sense of community and pride that once existed in the Englewood community. Through her leadership, the parade in 2014, 2015 and 2016 had over 6,000 attendees. At the parades, over 5,000 bags of school supplies were given away, there was free food and drinks, free haircuts, and other giveaways. 


Currently, she is no longer the parade chair but contributes every year and serves as a volunteer. 


Nicole was the recipient of the Fierce over 40 award women of Englewood in 2020, 2020 Psychologist for Social Responsibility Black Girl Magic Award, 2019 The Women Of Change Award, Professionalism award in 2019 of the Meatropolitan Peace Academy, 2018 Making Black History In Englewood Award, 2015 Hope Award and the recipient of Teamwork Englewood 2015 Quality of Life Award. She formerly served as the President of Ogden Park Advisory Council. In 2013 she was chairperson of the Children Home & Aid Parent Policy Committee; president of ETA Parent Activity League in 2008; and she has served as secretary of Yale/Harvard Homeowner Association. But more than anything, Nicole is a proud resident of Englewood.

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