An employee at Falcon Ridge Academy was arrested on charges of sexual battery and distributing harmful material to minors. The allegations involve the employee showing pornographic material and physically touching four students. The case is pending.
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An analysis of a new database containing five years of inspection reports for youth residential treatment centers in Utah reveals that state regulators found facilities to be compliant 98% of the time. Journalists noted that while inspection checklists primarily focus on minor structural and paperwork compliance rather than treatment quality or safety, incident reports continue to document concerning practices such as staff use of physical restraints.
An investigative report examines the daytime talk show "Dr. Phil" and its practice of referring vulnerable guests and minors to residential behavioral programs, including Turn-About Ranch. The article highlights allegations of abuse and misconduct associated with these facilities and questions the show's participant care and referral practices.
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State lawmakers in Utah are considering new regulations for teen residential treatment programs. Paris Hilton testified about abuse she experienced at a boarding school, supporting the proposed rules. The legislation aims to increase oversight and licensing requirements for facilities that serve adolescents.
Public figure Danielle Bregoli published statements on social media detailing allegations of mistreatment, forced labor, malnutrition, and a lack of external communication at Turn-About Ranch in Utah, a residential facility she was referred to by television host Dr. Phil. Bregoli also highlighted reports from another individual concerning alleged sexual misconduct and retaliation by staff members at the facility.
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The Utah Legislature approved a bill to regulate troubled teen centers, following testimony by Paris Hilton about abuse she experienced at Provo Canyon School. The bill introduces new oversight and reporting requirements for such facilities. The legislation aims to address longstanding concerns about the treatment of youth in these centers.
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A Utah House of Representatives vote passed Senate Bill 127, legislation that would prohibit certain punitive practices in residential youth treatment centers, including denial of food or water, physical punishment, seclusion, invasive searches, and the use of medication to control behavior. The bill received support from survivor Paris Hilton, who testified about her experiences at Provo Canyon School, and is pending the governor’s signature.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, CROMWELL PROPERTY GROUP
Bhad Bhabie, a public figure, has called for the closure of a Utah-based treatment facility after alleging abuse and malnutrition during her stay. She claims that staff punished a fellow survivor for reporting assault and that the facility restricted communication with parents and law enforcement. The allegations highlight concerns about oversight and safety practices at the facility.
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Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Bhabie) publicly alleged that she experienced abuse, malnutrition, and forced labor while enrolled at a Utah treatment center. The article also notes that another survivor, Hannah Archuleta, is pursuing legal action against the same facility for alleged sexual assault by a staff member.
Public figure Danielle Bregoli published allegations regarding Turn-About Ranch in Utah, stating she experienced neglect and restricted communication during her placement at the facility. She also referenced a 2016 incident in which a staff member was killed by a resident at the facility.
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Facilities:Turn-About Ranch, Safe Interventions
Key Figures:Unnamed male staff member, Gloria Allred
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Hannah Archuleta, a 17‑year‑old former guest on Dr Phil’s show, alleges she was sexually assaulted by a staff member at Turn‑About Ranch in Utah and that the facility failed to take remedial action after she reported the abuse. She claims the ranch subjected her to physical and emotional abuse, including forced labor and restricted access to facilities. A lawsuit was filed on 24 February 2021 seeking justice for the alleged misconduct.
Facilities:Turn-About Ranch
Key Figures:Phillip Calvin McGraw (Dr Phil), Gloria Allred, Tony Archuleta, Danny Perkins
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The Daily Utah Chronicle •
Feb 24, 2021
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Following public testimony from advocates including Paris Hilton regarding mistreatment at youth residential facilities, Utah lawmakers considered legislation to increase oversight of youth residential programs. S.B. 127 proposed requirements for documenting the use of restraints and seclusions and mandated authorization for chemical and mechanical restraints. The bill aimed to address reports of privacy invasions and abuse within the state's troubled teen industry.
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Daily Mail Online NewsUS Edition •
Feb 23, 2021
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Aaron Ross, a former student, alleges that during his stay at Provo Canyon School in Utah he was subjected to sexual assault, physical restraint, and chemical restraint, and was confined in an isolation room. Paris Hilton, who also attended the school, has testified that she experienced verbal, physical, and mental abuse. The allegations have prompted renewed investigations and legislative action to increase oversight of youth residential treatment centers.
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Paris Hilton testified in a Utah court that she experienced mental, verbal, and physical abuse while attending Provo Canyon School. She alleged that staff monitored her in private spaces and that other children were subjected to strangulation and sexual abuse. The school has declined to comment on operations before 2000.
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Paris Hilton testified before Utah lawmakers about her experience at a troubled‑teen facility in Provo, describing forced nighttime confinement, strip searches, and the use of restraints. The testimony supported SB127, which would require documentation of physical restraints, involuntary confinement, and prohibit chemical sedation and mechanical restraints without authorization.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Provo troubled-teen facility, Utah Office of Licensing
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Paris Hilton, identified as an institutional abuse survivor, testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee about alleged verbal, mental, and physical abuse she experienced while enrolled at Provo Canyon School. She described forced medication, constant monitoring, and lack of privacy during her 11‑month stay.
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Daily Herald •
Feb 12, 2021
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Former residents of Provo Canyon School have alleged physical, chemical, and sexual abuse, prompting survivor Paris Hilton to testify before Utah legislators. In response, Senate Bill 127 was introduced to increase oversight, limit restraints, and require reporting and suicide‑prevention measures at youth residential treatment facilities.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Universal Health Services, National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, Youth Providers Association, Utah Department of Human Services – Office of Licensing
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The article discusses testimony from former residents of Utah youth residential care centers, including Jeff Netto and Paris Hilton, highlighting allegations of physical restraint, seclusion, and humiliating punishments. It describes the passage of Senate Bill 127, which aims to strengthen regulations and oversight of these facilities. The piece emphasizes the role of celebrity advocacy in prompting legislative attention to the issue.
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Public figure Paris Hilton testified before the Utah state Senate committee in support of a bill requiring increased government oversight of youth residential treatment centers and the documentation of physical restraints. Hilton and other survivors gave testimonies detailing allegations of verbal, mental, and physical mistreatment during their time as residents at Provo Canyon School.
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Paris Hilton testified before a Utah state Senate committee regarding allegations of verbal, mental, and physical abuse experienced while enrolled at Provo Canyon School as a teenager. Her testimony supported legislation intended to increase government oversight and require documentation of physical restraints in youth residential treatment centers.
