This bill holds personal significance for Hilton, who has openly shared her own experiences of abuse in such facilities. She took to Instagram to celebrate the achievement, sharing a video of her lobbying and testifying before Congress. In her post, Hilton expressed her gratitude and described it as a powerful moment to create change within a system that once caused her harm.
While the bill still needs approval from the U.S. House of Representatives and the president’s signature, Hilton remains optimistic. Over the past year, she has worked tirelessly to promote the legislation, recounting the physical, emotional, and sexual abuse she endured at Utah’s Provo Canyon School. Hilton has described the school as an obedience camp, where students faced severe mistreatment and humiliation.
This victory marks a pivotal step in Hilton’s advocacy for reform, as she continues to push for protections for vulnerable children in similar facilities.
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