On the Record

What the LDS Church could do now to safeguard its most vulnerable members

Robert J. Peters — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

In a Q&A with The Salt Lake Tribune, Robert compared the LDS Church's abuse-response policies with best practices, and explained why internal systems tend to protect institutions rather than the vulnerable.

Read at The Salt Lake Tribune

St. Louis whistleblower advocates for Niños de México abuse survivors

Robert J. Peters — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT

KSDK covered the aftermath of GRACE's report on Niños de México. Robert explained why investigations involving residential facilities are especially complex.

Read at KSDK

Catfish Cops Episode 156: Attorney Robert Peters

Robert J. Peters — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Robert joined the Catfish Cops podcast to talk about his career in prosecution, training, and institutional investigations.

Listen at Catfish Cops

Hero's Haven holds training on child death investigations

Robert J. Peters — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

WBOY covered Hero's Haven Child Advocacy Center's annual crime scene training in Clarksburg, which focused on investigating child deaths for police and prosecutors from across the state.

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To silence the voices of victims is to dehumanize them

Robert J. Peters — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In an interview with Evangelical Focus, Robert explained why passive, superficial responses to abuse in churches have failed, and why faith leaders need outside consultation and, when necessary, a fully independent investigation.

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GRACE Live: False Allegations

Robert J. Peters — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This GRACE Live Conversation challenged the myth that false abuse allegations are common, and how that belief can silence survivors.

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GRACE Live: It's Not an Affair

Robert J. Peters — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Robert hosted Amy Stier and Emily Petrie to explain why adult clergy sexual abuse is an abuse of power, not a consensual relationship.

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GRACE Live: Common Church Responses to Abuse

Robert J. Peters — Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Robert, Emily Petrie, and host Zane Hart walked through the first steps churches should take when abuse allegations surface, and why churches shouldn't investigate on their own.

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Prosecuting America's Dad: 7 Tips for the Ethical, Aggressive Prosecutor

Robert J. Peters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Seven tips for advocating zealously for victims while upholding the highest ethical standards in high-profile cases.

Authors: Kathleen Nolan & Robert J. Peters
Publisher: Zero Abuse Project

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Strategic Utilization of Case Themes in Child Abuse Prosecution

Robert J. Peters — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Explains what makes an effective trial theme and outlines seven themes prosecutors can use in many child abuse cases.

Authors: Emilie Delanois, Danielle Baron & Robert Peters
Publisher: Zero Abuse Project

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