Paris Hilton's advocacy leads to closure of Utah boarding school accused of abuse

Paris Hilton has successfully campaigned for the closure of the Provo Canyon School in Utah, a facility where she claims she endured abuse during her teenage years. The school's license was revoked by the Department of Health and Human Services, a victory Hilton celebrated on Instagram as a hard-won battle.

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I have fought and prayed for this day.

"I have fought and prayed for this day," Hilton wrote, thanking survivors who bravely shared their stories over the years. She emphasized that this closure will help protect future generations. "Finally, children will be brought out of Provo Canyon," she stated, calling it a "huge step forward in protecting future generations."

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Finally, children will be brought out of Provo Canyon. This is a huge step forward in protecting future generations.

The school's license was revoked due to alleged violations and failures, including insufficient medical care for its students. Reports indicate that parents had filed lawsuits against the institution. Hilton, who has been a vocal advocate for reform in youth facilities, previously shared her experiences in her 2020 documentary "This is Paris."

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More than fifty years ago, children brought forward stories of abuse, neglect, and trauma. I was one of those children.

During a congressional hearing in Washington, Hilton recounted her two years at the facility, describing how she was forcibly medicated and sexually abused by staff. She stated that her parents were unaware of the abuse, having been misled by the operators of these "for-profit industry" institutions.

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The little girl in me, who was told she would never be believed, feels so validated today.