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Paris Hilton has established an overall production deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television through her newly launched company, Slivington Manor Entertainment. Under the two-year agreement, Hilton will develop, executive produce, and star in original unscripted programming for television and streaming platforms.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Slivington Manor Entertainment, Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television
Key Figures:Reid Nakamura, Bruce Gersh, Mike Darnell
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The Hollywood Reporter •
Mar 18, 2021
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Paris Hilton has entered into an overall deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television to develop, produce, and potentially star in unscripted projects. The agreement includes collaboration with veteran executive Bruce Gersh and will be overseen by Mike Darnell. The deal marks a reunion between Hilton and Darnell, who previously worked together on The Simple Life.
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Paris Hilton signed an exclusive two-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television to develop, executive produce, and star in original unscripted programming. The partnership will be operated under the production banner Slivington Manor Entertainment, with Bruce Gersh and Mike Darnell serving as executive producers.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, Slivington Manor Entertainment, Paris Hilton Entertainment
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Paris Hilton testified before Oregon lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 710, which aims to prohibit and regulate the use of restraints on children in care agencies. Hilton shared her personal experience of being involuntarily transported to a residential facility at age sixteen.
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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.
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Following testimony from institutional abuse survivor Paris Hilton regarding her experiences at Provo Canyon School, the Utah legislature passed SB 127. The law increases oversight of the state's troubled teen industry, restricts the use of restraints, medication, and seclusion, and prohibits punishments such as food and water denial or physical striking.
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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.
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The Salt Lake Tribune •
Mar 2, 2021
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The Utah House approved SB127, a bill that adds reporting and inspection requirements for youth residential treatment centers and restricts the use of physical restraints, chemical sedation, and seclusion without prior authorization. The legislation follows testimony about alleged abuse at facilities such as Provo Canyon School and aims to increase oversight and protect children in the state’s troubled‑teen industry.
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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
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Universal Health Services was awarded a federal grant to provide telehealth services in rural Utah despite facing ongoing scrutiny and abuse allegations at its subsidiary, Provo Canyon School. Lawmakers have cited the facility's practices, including the use of chemical restraints, as grounds for increased industry oversight.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital, Universal Health Services
Molly Crane-Newman •
New York Daily News •
Feb 24, 2021
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A 19-year-old survivor filed a lawsuit against Turn-About Ranch in Utah, alleging she was sexually assaulted by a staff member and subjected to punitive work tasks and verbal abuse after being transported to the facility following an appearance on a television talk show. The plaintiff's attorney noted the legal action follows recent legislative advocacy by other survivors regarding conditions in youth residential facilities.
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Former students of Provo Canyon School, alongside public figures, have come forward with allegations of physical, emotional, and verbal abuse during their placements at the Utah residential facility. Representatives for the facility stated that current management cannot comment on historical operations prior to a 2000 ownership change and emphasized adherence to state regulatory standards.
Sydney Kincart •
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.
Decker Westenburg •
BYU Daily Universe •
Feb 20, 2021
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Lawmakers and survivors testified before the Utah Legislature's Senate Education Committee regarding proposed legislation to increase oversight in the state's residential treatment industry. Survivors shared accounts of physical restraint, chemical restraint, and seclusion during their time in Utah programs, prompting legislators to discuss whether current regulatory measures are sufficient.
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Paris Hilton discussed her ongoing advocacy against institutional abuse at boarding schools, highlighting support from fellow survivor Paris Jackson. Hilton previously alleged institutional misconduct during her time at Provo Canyon School, while the facility denied the allegations.
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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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The Salt Lake Tribune •
Feb 13, 2021
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The Utah Legislature advanced Senate Bill 127, which proposes increased inspections and stricter regulations on the use of restraints and sedatives in for-profit youth treatment centers. The bill received bipartisan support and advanced following advocacy from a survivor who previously attended a residential facility in the state.
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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
Roger McDonough •
Utah Public Radio •
Feb 12, 2021
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The segment discusses Sen. Mitt Romney's near involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol events, Utah lawmakers' efforts to reform the state's troubled‑teen industry, and related water‑commodity issues. The program features commentary from Salt Lake Tribune reporters and a UPR host.
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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.
Ryne Williams and Connor Richards •
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 Utah Senate unanimously voted in favor of SB127, a bill designed to increase regulatory oversight of youth residential treatment centers by limiting the use of physical restraints, chemical sedatives, and isolation rooms. The legislation follows public testimony from former residents detailing mistreatment within the state's residential facilities and aims to mandate increased inspections and family communication.
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Paris Hilton testified before a Utah state senate committee in support of a bill aimed at increasing government oversight of youth residential treatment centers. During her testimony, Hilton described experiencing physical and mental abuse during her enrollment at Provo Canyon School as a teenager.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Provo Canyon boarding school
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Paris Hilton testified before Utah lawmakers that she experienced daily verbal, mental, and physical abuse while enrolled at Provo Canyon School as a 16‑year‑old. She described forced medication, solitary confinement, and constant monitoring, and urged stronger governmental oversight of youth treatment facilities.
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Media personality and survivor Paris Hilton testified regarding allegations of institutional abuse within youth residential facilities. The coverage focuses on public advocacy and testimony concerning systemic issues within the troubled teen industry.
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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 Utah lawmakers in support of proposed legislation to regulate residential youth treatment facilities. During her testimony, Hilton recounted experiencing physical and psychological mistreatment during her time as a resident at Provo Canyon School in the 1990s.
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Paris Hilton described an 11‑month period of abuse she experienced while attending a boarding school and testified about the conditions she endured. The interview focuses on her personal recollection and the allegations against the institution.
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Paris Hilton testified before Utah lawmakers in support of a bill aimed at increasing regulation and oversight of residential youth treatment facilities. During her testimony, Hilton recounted allegations of physical restraint, isolation, and mistreatment experienced during her stay at Provo Canyon School in the 1990s.
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Paris Hilton testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary Committee about alleged daily physical, mental, and verbal abuse she experienced while staying at Provo Canyon School in the 1990s. She described forced medication, lack of privacy, and solitary confinement, and urged lawmakers to enact stricter regulations for troubled‑teen facilities. The testimony is part of a broader effort to increase oversight of such institutions.
Kenneth R. Rosen •
The Salt Lake Tribune •
Feb 9, 2021
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The article reports on allegations of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at Utah-based troubled teen programs, including the Provo Canyon School, and discusses legislative efforts to limit restraints, drugs, and isolation rooms. It highlights survivor testimonies and the impact of Paris Hilton’s documentary in prompting public scrutiny and calls for greater oversight. The piece emphasizes the need for broader regulation and accountability within the industry.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Discovery Ranch, Loa facility, Charter Behavioral, Universal Health Services
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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.
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Paris Hilton testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary Committee about alleged verbal, mental, and physical abuse she experienced while enrolled at Provo Canyon School. She described daily harassment, physical aggression, and non‑prescribed medication, and supported legislation to increase oversight of youth residential treatment centers.
Paris Hilton testified before Utah lawmakers in support of legislation aimed at increasing regulation and transparency within youth residential treatment centers. During her testimony, Hilton detailed allegations of physical, mental, and verbal mistreatment experienced while placed at Provo Canyon School and other facilities as an adolescent.
Paris Hilton testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee about alleged verbal, mental, and physical abuse she experienced while attending the Provo Canyon residential school for 11 months. She described daily abuse, lack of privacy, forced medication, and called for increased oversight of such facilities.
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Paris Hilton testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee about alleged abuse she experienced at Provo Canyon School. She described verbal, mental and physical abuse, isolation, and sexual misconduct. Her testimony was part of a bill to reform state laws regarding residential care facilities.
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Feb 8, 2021
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Utah senators unanimously advanced SB-127, a bill designed to increase oversight and establish new restrictions on physical restraints and sedatives at youth residential treatment centers. Survivors, including celebrity Paris Hilton and former resident Jeff Netto, testified before the Senate committee regarding allegations of institutional abuse and mistreatment.
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Paris Hilton testified before a Utah state Senate committee in support of a bill aimed at increasing government oversight of youth residential treatment centers. During her testimony, Hilton recounted experiencing physical and mental abuse while placed at Provo Canyon School as a teenager.
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Paris Hilton and other survivors testified before Utah lawmakers in support of Senate Bill 127, which proposes increased oversight and reporting requirements for youth residential treatment centers. Testimonies detailed allegations of physical restraint, isolation, medication use, and monitoring within the facilities.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Heritage Schools, Universal Health Services
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Paris Hilton testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary and Law Enforcement Committee in support of Senate Bill 127, which proposes increased government oversight and reporting requirements for youth treatment facilities. During the hearing, survivors shared accounts of physical and psychological abuse, restraint, and isolation experienced while placed in residential programs.
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Paris Hilton and other individuals testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee regarding alleged verbal, mental, and physical abuse experienced at residential treatment centers in the state during their youth. The committee reviewed and advanced Senate Bill 127, proposed legislation intended to increase regulations and oversight on residential youth treatment facilities.
Facilities:Provo Canyon School, Heritage Community
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Entrepreneur and survivor Paris Hilton testified before the Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee regarding alleged institutional abuse experienced during her placement at Provo Canyon School. Hilton advocated for increased regulatory oversight of residential care facilities and supported proposed state legislation aimed at reforming institutional practices.
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Paris Hilton testified before a Utah legislative committee about her experience at Provo Canyon School, describing verbal, mental, and physical abuse. Her testimony supported Senate Bill 127, which would prohibit punitive practices such as denial of food or water, corporal punishment, seclusion, strip searches, and the use of medication for discipline in residential youth treatment centers.
