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Paris Hilton Advocates for Bill to End Institutional Child Abuse

18-12-2024

Paris Hilton is advocating for the "Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act" as it heads to a crucial vote in the House. The bill has already passed the Senate unanimously.

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Hilton, who shared her own experiences of abuse in youth treatment facilities, called the Senate’s approval "a monumental moment." She said, "It just makes me proud to know that every single senator recognized the urgency of this issue."

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“For years, I carried my pain of my experience in silence. I endured abuse no child should ever face. Abuse that was physical, sexual, emotional and profoundly isolating,” Hilton said.

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The bill seeks to: – Improve oversight in youth treatment facilities. – Collect data on abusive practices. – Establish recommendations for best practices.

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Her testimony has been a driving force behind the bill, which aims to protect over 200,000 foster youth and kids with disabilities in residential programs across the U.S.

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The House vote is expected Tuesday night. If passed, the bill will become law, marking a significant step in protecting vulnerable children.

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