Paris Hilton spoke about sexual abuse and violent treatment in school: news about her testimony before Congress
27 june 2024 в 18:13
Paris Hilton shared her experiences of sexual abuse and forced isolation when she attended Provo Canyon School during her testimony before Congress on Wednesday, June 26. The 43-year-old former «Simple Life» star testified about the abuse that children and teenagers experience within the American social welfare system, and she spoke about how her heart breaks for foster children and children in the program.
Before shedding light on the larger issue, Paris shared her own story of the «harm caused by placement in youth facilities», - according to Page Six. Like in the past, she recalled being forcibly taken to the institution and then opened up about the abuse inside. «I was forced to take medication and sexually abused by staff», - she told lawmakers. «I was cruelly restrained and dragged through the corridors, stripped naked and thrown into isolation».
The singer of «Stars are Blind» explained that her parents were «deceived» by the school, and she spoke about the need for reform to protect children who do not have parents watching over them in these institutions, leading to tragedies, including the recent death of a teenager in one of the schools. «As a mother, these stories break my heart», - she said. «The treatment these children had to endure is criminal. … I will not stop until the youth of America are safe».
Paris has been very candid about her time at Provo Canyon School in several interviews. She has also openly discussed the alleged abuse she endured in the documentary «This is Paris» and in her memoir. She has also participated in protests against the school and has been supported by other celebrities who have had similar experiences, such as her family friend Paris Jackson.
The reality star explained that she intends to work closely with Michael Jackson’s daughter on reform efforts in a 2021 interview with Hollywood Life. «[It's] amazing to have her support and also amazing because I didn’t know about it, and I’ve known her since birth, so to hear it from her, her story, was very emotional. She told me I can call her anytime and she’ll be there, so I plan to do something soon, definitely», - she said
Before shedding light on the larger issue, Paris shared her own story of the «harm caused by placement in youth facilities», - according to Page Six. Like in the past, she recalled being forcibly taken to the institution and then opened up about the abuse inside. «I was forced to take medication and sexually abused by staff», - she told lawmakers. «I was cruelly restrained and dragged through the corridors, stripped naked and thrown into isolation».
The singer of «Stars are Blind» explained that her parents were «deceived» by the school, and she spoke about the need for reform to protect children who do not have parents watching over them in these institutions, leading to tragedies, including the recent death of a teenager in one of the schools. «As a mother, these stories break my heart», - she said. «The treatment these children had to endure is criminal. … I will not stop until the youth of America are safe».
Paris has been very candid about her time at Provo Canyon School in several interviews. She has also openly discussed the alleged abuse she endured in the documentary «This is Paris» and in her memoir. She has also participated in protests against the school and has been supported by other celebrities who have had similar experiences, such as her family friend Paris Jackson.
The reality star explained that she intends to work closely with Michael Jackson’s daughter on reform efforts in a 2021 interview with Hollywood Life. «[It's] amazing to have her support and also amazing because I didn’t know about it, and I’ve known her since birth, so to hear it from her, her story, was very emotional. She told me I can call her anytime and she’ll be there, so I plan to do something soon, definitely», - she said
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