Paris Hilton Calls for Federal Reform of Youth Treatment Facilities and Shares her Personal Story of Traumatic Abuse

Entertainment | June 27, 2024, 1:23 a.m.

Paris Hilton testified before a House committee about the traumatic abuse she endured at a youth treatment facility, urging lawmakers to protect vulnerable children. Taken from her bed at 16, Hilton described being sexually abused, medicated against her will, and subjected to violence and isolation. She emphasized the need for federal oversight of such facilities to prevent mistreatment. Hilton's testimony shed light on the lack of monitoring in foster care facilities, where children can be abused or improperly restrained. She highlighted the importance of a safe, family-centered environment for children in need of care. Hilton's advocacy extended to supporting boys in Jamaica facing abuse, revealing her own experiences of mistreatment at a troubled teen program. Her efforts include protests to close the Provo Canyon School and speaking out in her documentary, "This is Paris." Hilton's brave testimony aims to be the voice for children who lack one, urging comprehensive reform for the protection of vulnerable youth.