Robert draws on over a decade of relevant experience in the investigation and response to institutional abuse, including within faith communities. He can educate triers of fact on the unique dynamics of clergy sexual abuse, including grooming behaviors, spiritual abuse tactics, and the role of institutional secrecy.

Note: Due to his current role, Robert solely provides testimony regarding clergy misconduct in criminal cases.

Robert can provide expert testimony to dispel the many myths and misconceptions surrounding this issue, and educate jurors and judges on the realities of child sexual abuse.

Robert has trained hundreds of forensic interviewers across the United States, and can provide expert testimony on the quality of a forensic interview, including the interviewer's question formation and adherence to best practices or forensic interviewing protocols. Robert can also articulate the relevance of dynamics present within a forensic interview, such as a child’s affect or the connections between a child’s statements and subsequently collected evidence.

Robert’s expertise includes an understanding of the complexities of child sexual abuse, such as grooming behaviors, potentially counterintuitive victim behaviors, disclosure processes, evidentiary considerations, and other relevant dynamics.

Robert has significant expertise regarding the grooming behaviors of child sexual abusers. He can provide expert testimony and supporting literature on the tactics used by abusers to gain access to and control their victims.

Robert understands the complexities of child sexual abuse cases and can provide expert testimony on why children might recant their abuse allegations, and how to differentiate between accurate and coerced or pressured recantations.

Robert can provide expert testimony on the factors that influence a child's disclosure of abuse, as well as the common reactions of children and families to disclosure. Robert can also provide testimony regarding why children may delay or be reluctant to disclose abuse.

YPSB cases are among the most challenging scenarios facing multidisciplinary teams. Robert can leverage his extensive experience and provide nuanced insight to meet the needs of these youth, victims, and communal safety.