Paris Hilton bravely testified before Congress, revealing the horrifying abuse she endured as a teenager in youth treatment facilities. She recounted being forcibly taken from her home at 16 and subjected to two years of trauma, including being medicated against her will, sexually assaulted by staff, and confined in solitary spaces. Advocating for new legislation to regulate these facilities, Hilton urged lawmakers to support the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. She emphasized the need for more oversight and protection for vulnerable patients, like herself, who are often silenced and disbelieved. Having previously shared her story with Salon, Hilton is now a powerful voice in exposing the atrocities of the troubled teen industry. Her courage in speaking out sheds light on the dark realities of these facilities, inspiring change and justice for those who have suffered similar abuse.