Robert Peters

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Robert Peters is the founder of Coursing Justice, an LLC that delivers state-of-the-art training and practical content to criminal justice professionals.

He also currently serves as the Director of Institutional Response at , a nonprofit that empowers Christian communities to recognize, prevent, and respond to abuse.

During his time at Zero Abuse Project, Robert led the development of the most prolific national courses that equip prosecutors to utilize digital evidence in child exploitation and other felony cases.

September 29, 2025 — Hero’s Haven Child Advocacy Center held its annual crime scene training for police departments and prosecutors throughout the state in downtown Clarksburg on Monday, with a focus on investigating child deaths.

It has been nearly 20 years since the publication of Unto the Third Generation—approximately half-way through the first of three 40-year plans proposed by that article. This paper reviews the recommendations of Unto the Third Generation, details the significant reforms the article inspired, and also discusses where the article fell short and needs revision. Most importantly, it discusses whether or not Unto the Third Generation has contributed to a reduction of child abuse in the United States or has at least set a foundation which can achieve the ultimate goal.

Seeking to introduce a forensic interview is not an ancillary matter in child abuse prosecution. In many cases, it is the most critical, persuasive piece of evidence for the jury’s consideration. This guide will equip entry level prosecutors with an understanding of relevant admissibility law in their jurisdiction, and encourage seasoned prosecutors to take a fresh look at the several viable options for forensic interview admissibility.

Offers a comprehensive guide for prosecutors and law enforcement on navigating the complexities of obtaining remotely stored data, both domestically and internationally. This article provides an overview of relevant laws, including the Stored Communications Act and the CLOUD Act, and offers practical guidance on obtaining and using digital evidence in criminal investigations.

A chapter in the Handbook of Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan, a comprehensive state-of-the-science reference work for researchers, practitioners, and policy makers. This two-volume handbook is written from a trauma-informed perspective, and utilizes adverse childhood experiences research as its basic developmental framework along with the traumatic effects all forms of interpersonal violence tend to produce.

The article profiles Robert Peters, a Liberty University law alumnus who, inspired by work with a child-abuse response organization, became a prosecutor focused on reducing human trafficking and child abuse and later co-founded the SHIELD Task Force to help end child abuse through training, prevention, and support.