Breaking the Cycle of Neglect

Breaking the Cycle of Neglect

From One in Ten by National Children's Alliance

February 5, 2026 · 44 min · Season 8 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode discusses neglect recurrence in child abuse cases with Dr. Robin Ortiz, focusing on contributing factors and the need for tailored interventions.

In this episode of One in Ten, host Teresa Huizar speaks with Dr. Robin Ortiz, an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, about neglect recurrence in child abuse cases. Dr. Ortiz discusses the factors contributing to neglect recurrence, including adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), environmental influences, and societal factors. They explore the gaps in the literature, the complexities of defining neglect, and the need for tailored interventio...

People in this episode

Host: Teresa Huizar

Guest: Dr. Robin Ortiz

Topics covered

  • child neglect
  • child abuse
  • adverse childhood experiences
  • intervention strategies
  • societal factors

Keywords

  • neglect
  • child abuse
  • ACEs
  • intervention
  • environmental influences

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NYU Grossman School of Medicine

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