In this episode of 'One in Ten,' Teresa Huizar interviews Dr. Emily Putnam-Hornstein (UNC Chapel Hill) about how homeschooling intersects with child abuse and neglect, emphasizing that homeschooling is growing (about 2 million children) while reliable data and regulation vary widely by state and are often minimal. The conversation covers rare but egregious torture cases, potential child-focused oversight for high-risk families, barriers to policy change, and the importance of reporting concerns to hotlines. 

Time Stamps: 

00:00 Homeschooling And Hidden Abuse 

01:21 Why Study Homeschooling 

02:08 Data Gaps In California 

03:52 How Common Is Homeschooling 

05:31 Politics And Polarization 

06:59 Mandatory Reporters Explained 

09:23 Training Gaps For Families 

11:14 State Rules Vary Widely 

12:37 Torture Cases And Limits 

16:04 Child Focused Policy Ideas 

19:47 Notification And Oversight 

23:45 Support And Cyber Schooling 

28:36 Why Reforms Keep Failing 

32:00 Advice For Professionals 

34:13 Anonymous Reporting Concerns 

36:15 Wrap Up And Thanks 

Resources:

Homeschooling and child maltreatment: A review of the regulatory context and research evidence in the United States - ScienceDirect

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