Paris Hilton Advocates for Reform and Oversight of Youth Treatment Centers After Alleged Abuse
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Paris Hilton shared her personal experience of abuse at Utah's Provo Canyon School to advocate for more oversight of youth treatment centers.
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The California bill aims to increase transparency from youth treatment facilities on their disciplinary tactics like restraints and seclusion of minors.
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The bill would require facilities to notify parents and the state anytime such methods are used on minors.
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Hilton has become an prominent advocate for reform, helping change laws in 8 states and bringing attention to alleged abuse.
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The goal is more transparency and accountability for California's short-term residential facilities for troubled teens.