'Force-fed medications and sexually abused': Paris Hilton testifies before House committee

[@guardiannews]

Paris Hilton testifies she was ‘force-fed medications and sexually abused’ while institutionalized as a teen ► www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/jun/26/paris-hilton-testimony-congress-abuse-teen-facility

[@angelofdeath275]

is this how rich kids end up with severe behavioral issues? it doesnt sound any different from juvie, just with less oversight

[@GFINHK]

@@Damavand2024 You sound extremely intelligent

[@cynthianguyen711]

Same thing happening to me

[@pegnewsarepta3589]

I do not believe her.

[@blueeyeddevil1]

By “institutionalized as a teen” she means “working in Hollywood.”

[@ladyfl786]

If this is how they treat a millionaire's daughter, imagine what they do to the rest of us.

[@Alison-h8e]

Kenedy's sister ring any bell's?

[@Hibiscuscalyxes]

That's what I was thinking . .

[@KC-jr6zs]

Correction, billionaire family. Either way, it show's the damage our system puts on people. Including putting children in harm's way. The courts, family court, the system itself is guilty of being predatory on the family. They manipulated billionaire parents even. One lawyer I know said, "how do I spin this to win". No, there's the truth and then there's fiction. Our system. I hope Paris helps a lot of kids. Our system is a bad joke.

[@rawshop]

Wooooow! Well said!! And she's a billionaire's daughter.

[@thegreenman2030]

@@Alison-h8eSure but her father approved all the things that happened to her.

[@NightDocs]

Every parking ticket she got used to be prime time news. Now when she talks about important issues I only find out days later because of the KZbin algorithm

[@loriw2661]

Same

[@PukeSkinwalker]

@@loriw2661 same

[@enjoijenie]

🤔

[@guysumpthin2974]

Wow ❤❤❤❤❤❤ for Paris

[@softwaretools5140]

Thats hot

[@cathyaddis3156]

Sexually abused in a clinic which was suppose to be treating patients is horrendous.

[@lilovs9952]

@@wendigo53 ??

[@lauraperez5526]

Don’t worry about it, your empathy is not needed here 🤗

[@Mukanimou]

@@wendigo53happens in drug rehabs all the time.

[@em.415]

@@wendigo53 Weird incel energy.

[@Naturefan354]

​​@@Meow4BSo because someone doesn't believe a woman it has to be because of misogyny?? Because even her own family questioned her authenticity

[@TheJohn93226]

Huge respect to Ms. Hilton for speaking out!

[@kaylashannon6251]

[@raneylee9617]

Her real voice. Her real words. Her real self. Well done.

[@coconut2184]

@@lansvance4870bc she said it herself that the one she usually uses in front of the cameras with the high pitched voice is just a character 😐

[@sadiemakesmesmile]

@@lansvance4870 your 'real self' is enigmatic and infinite... cannot be fully expressed in words... so why do you expect celebrities to get to this deep level with a story? they do what they can. better than nothing.

[@khismet]

​@@SnackQueen01You don't know jack!😡 This is Paris Hilton thru and thru! This is her lived experience she knows what she's saying!!

[@angelofdeath275]

@@lansvance4870welcome to compartmentalization.

[@raneylee9617]

@@sadiemakesmesmile BRO if you want to have a conversation about the “real self” and what it means to be self aware and conscious and what is real, infinite and enigmatic, and what we choose and curate to show the world about ourselves and what we choose to keep close to the vest as we all do as part of the human experience, I HIGHLY suggest you don’t make a comment on a KZbin clip about Paris Hilton. Why are you even here looking at the comments wanting to reply to someone?

[@yolandajurado7962]

Thank you Paris Hilton for letting the World know what a broken system there is for children!

[@sylvia7958]

Like the surrogacy industry?

[@LesterCrest.I]

This happens in the UK. it happened to me. They are called secure units. You can be locked up there without committing a crime. Full of systematic abuse.

[@thomandstacieverroad8417]

​@@sylvia7958what's going on with surrogacy?

[@Sad_Bumper_Sticker]

@@sylvia7958

[@kayefbutterfly]

​@sylvia7958 Surrogacy is done with full consent from both parties. No one is drugged and sexually abused into performing surrogacy.

[@xensonar9652]

However bad you think it can be in these institutions, it's worse than that.

[@alanweis7856]

If it would be better, I would experience changes, but I won't, therefor I agree, it will be wrose.

[@fatimateresa19]

She was wild when she was younger , the parents did not know what to do with her.

[@JossBailey-v5c]

@@fatimateresa19she’s not blaming her parents.

[@spider23000]

​@@fatimateresa19 well, sending her to an abusive place like that was not the answer

[@fatimateresa19]

@@spider23000 right . Do you know how these rich kids treated the staff that used to work in the facilities?? 😂😂

[@brookedoesstuff2473]

my friend disappeared once for almost a year. i got a call one day from him. turns out he was kidnapped in a helicopter n dropped off at a wilderness program. i’m jus glad i didn’t lose him. ppl rly need to put a stop to these awful “treatment” centers.

[@Dan-m6n7r]

His parents had to send him to that program in the wilderness. He wasn't kidnapped. His parents are to blame for putting him there

[@dr.aliadixonnursepractitio6473]

@Dan are you living under a rock.. Humam trafficking is the highest crime rates and a big profit Drive through the west Arizona Texas New Mexico parts of California it’s in our faces

[@theresabu3000]

Yes - but that's the crux. That parents are made to believe, that these are institutions that will help, but are in truth exploiting or torturing children. They are differently advertised, but mostly aimed at making their children obedient, conform and follow rules. They exist worldwide where there's money - also in South Korea and China. There's no oversight from the country - no restrictions. If found out the consequences are laughable - that's why they continue to exist. Though it's a bit different culture in China for example - parents and guardians are allowed to use physical punishment. But kids spent time in isolation, don't receive medical treatment even after cruel beatings... The children are left with a lifetime of trauma and most parents don't believe their children - trust on both sides is irreparable shattered.

[@ccc-qp7el]

​@@Dan-m6n7r That is kidnapping. It was done without his consent. It is a crime and his parents are part of it.

[@Dan-m6n7r]

@@ccc-qp7el It's not kidnapping if the parents send their son to a camp or anywhere else. They can send their kid to military school which could be for years and years. No kid gets their rights over parents rights to which school they want to send their kid to. That's no illegal

[@lunab.1136]

As a former foster youth that was also a survivor of SA and forced to work in a group home a weight got lifted watching her speak

[@willbephore3086]

🤍🤍🤍

[@sashasinclaires]

🙏🙏

[@blueblack3591]

I am so sorry for the abuse you suffered

[@fuelthebeastNutrition1111]

My gosh .. so sorry you went through that

[@sophiamagdalena7287]

Blessings to you ❤ may you find healing 🐞

[@maryannwatkins7166]

And people wondered why she acted the way she did in her early 20’s. The poor girl had trauma! I’m so glad she she’s speaking out.

[@natalieohlsson7777]

@@KarenandBeckyArethesamedemon66I do and many others. Why would you be so cold and callous?

[@lauriediandrea715]

My thoughts exactly…

[@christinajackson3461]

@@KarenandBeckyArethesamedemon66 she's speaking out foster youth. You don't care? I dare you to look up videos about their stories and look up statistics for these kids.

[@tomnelson341]

That was my first thought when watching this. It all makes sense now. I feel so bad for her.

[@SueAnnArca]

@@KarenandBeckyArethesamedemon66. Jump

[@dawna4185]

I'm so proud of her for speaking out against these atrocities and giving a voice to the innocent

[@pegnewsarepta3589]

@@dawna4185 She got the WORLD'S ATTENTION.

[@endwigast5212]

@@pegnewsarepta3589 Yes, One Night in Paris was a great film!

[@pegnewsarepta3589]

@@endwigast5212 Who Cares

[@augustrosepriv892.]

​@@pegnewsarepta3589Why are you negative? You have no reason to be negative, stop seeking attention.

[@endwigast5212]

@@pegnewsarepta3589 Lots of people cared. It was a financial success.

[@12567NoYouCannot]

I AM SO GLAD that SHE IS SPEAKING UP. But at the Same Time, it breaks MY HEART.

[@StarlahMutiny]

When Paris was in jail, I wrote to her and received a letter and signed photo back. People see her one way but she really is a truly lovely person. What she's talking about here is so important.

[@lizgerman8568]

That was so kind of you. I bet that meant that meant a lot to her.

[@thatguy3139]

She had an inventory of photos to send out while in jail? They confiscate everything.

[@SaltyBob355]

Where did she get a photo of herself while in jail?

[@SixStringSteveDelivers]

​@@SaltyBob355The letter was probably sent by her assistant.

[@TheJCMlove]

Does anyone know how she ended up in the facility at 16?

[@timanglin89]

As a former foster child. She is 100% accurate. This is also me and my brothers story. SPOT ON!!!! 😢😢

[@normaalbino4558]

I’m so sorry you and your siblings went through such an horrible experience

[@iva6219]

I'm so sorry you went through that...

[@kimmieh8419]

🙏❤

[@christinealessandrini4280]

I am so sorry ! from the bottom of my heart I see you. I will never give up on children. People are trying their best to stop that but there is still so much to acheive. I keep you and your brother in my heart.

[@greenbanana1001]

I am so sorry you and your bothers had to go through this

[@corinelliott3596]

My respect for Paris Hilton just went up 1000%.

[@rdred8693]

I watched her milk cows on her reality show. It's a hard job, and she did it willingly. The family she stayed with loved her. I've admired her for years. It's funny how people misjudged her, b/c she is so pretty, and wealthy.

[@Shervonyak]

She is using her real voice for this hearing.

[@barbarapisarski4144]

Watch her documentary on it, you will love her even more.

[@krisw3956]

@@barbarapisarski4144What is the name of it?

[@l.louiseb1927]

Same .. what an amazing thing to speak up about! She's not the person she is portrayed as being at all. I've got nothing but admiration for her now. 👏

[@rohanlg790]

As someone who experienced childhood trauma and was in the foster system. Thank you Paris ❤️

[@doramc3155]

Bless her heart. I had no idea she suffered these indignities. I'm so glad she is standing up for the children in foster care

[@julez8053]

She bought two children from a 'surrogate' instead of adopting.

[@Guardian__Angel]

She has zero credibility. She has faked her media persona for decades now, and you expect her to be telling the truth for the first time in her life? C'mon...

[@julez8053]

Why am I getting notifications about other comments, when my own is not being accepted. What's the point of that?

[@julez8053]

@@Guardian__Angel I'm surprised you comment is being accepted, within all those face ones.

[@mfrmd27]

​@@Guardian__Angeli cant understand more now why she has another persona. Some people who are abused cope that way as an escape. She is in the entertainment industry why would she be her miserable self?

[@brownro214]

Kudos to Paris for coming forward with her story. No kid should be subjected to this inhumane treatment.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

A bit convenient timing don't you think, and it's the fkin Guardian we talkin about here...

[@kcmac66]

​@bojnebojnebojne dude... she has been petitioning Congress for the last few years. Nothing convenient about it. This isn't the first time she's spoken about this

[@bojnebojnebojne]

@@kcmac66 Sure maybe it isn't her first time saying it, but where is the actual proof for her claims though? Saying something happened is not proof, it's just hearsay, doesn't matter if she says it a million times if there is no proof backing her event storyline up.

[@SR-iy4gg]

@@bojnebojnebojne Why are you so adamant that she's lying? Sounds like you've got an axe to grind.

[@bojnebojnebojne]

@@SR-iy4gg I never said she was lying, i said she is not credible. Vastly different meanings. You wouldn't be fit to work in a court system with a mindset like that. You claim i said something i did not.

[@dillarddillard-p4e]

Had a friend that was an RN , did home visits for kids in foster care, went to court many times to testify in behalf of the child she was overseeing. This is also a big problem in foster care as well. Predators populate every facet of any system that ‘cares’ for children.

[@rhiannonh.7463]

That’s be a use predators prey upon the most vulnerable in society and those that are the most vulnerable have no way to fight back. So thank you for being the one who advocates and fights back for those who silently endure such pain from predators!

[@LeeJones-wk7xv]

True glad someone is saying this as well.

[@nataliadukich920]

No child should be treated this way

[@natalian3439nano]

Thank you Paris Hilton for helping our foster kids, this is desperately needed.

[@gillbailey3852]

Takes courage to deliver that speech. Gets my respect.

[@julez8053]

Why does it take courage?

[@nematoaddd]

It's not easy to talk about your abuse

[@Shazzadut1]

Yes, she certainly has matured and grown up. Well done to her.

[@julez8053]

@@Shazzadut1 Does she look lke "matured and grpwn up"?

[@julez8053]

@@nematoaddd Ever heard about '1Night In Paris'?

[@TheDustySkeptic]

I was abused at Happy Hill Farm in Granbury, Texas. They lied to my parents, illegally gave me medication and withheld food from me due to behaviors they were supposedly treating. The government needs to hold the staffs accountable.

[@michellemichaels2261]

Make your story known, keep telling it.

[@ThenewEsbee]

Is that one of the ones Dr Phil uses?

[@Luna-ky3jl]

Sadly the government is all for it

[@tawnacampbell2978]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@stacytaylor467]

Yes! Congress ! What are you going to do about this abusive system?

[@cinematicwinter]

adults hurting children is just the lowest low anyone could go to

[@waveslayer007]

happens in many churches around the world everyday

[@sukanyadasgupta3678]

True...😢 It's the most heinous atrocity

[@patrickmcdonagh539]

Especially when they're your own

[@risaisrael4516]

​@@waveslayer007and schools.

[@beccaO0906]

@@waveslayer007and schools and sports facilities and health clinics… evil world.

[@andrewjackdaw2511]

If those things could happen with a wealthy and important family's child, I don't want to imagine what can happen with a poor and/or orphan child.....

[@user-bs8uy6pq1v]

That's just it though, the misconception that importance has something to do with economics

[@jasminewaters6969]

Bingo. Families with social influence will tear down any member who threatens the public image.

[@mrpaulweaver]

Epstein island etc I'm sure !!! 😕

[@myreallife6386]

I think the comment meant that in this case the system is so entirely broken that the usual unfair reality that more money means better care (medically and in care homes) is just not true.

[@zaravr]

Oprah’s girl school and charities and mother Teresa 😉

[@Jcremo]

People need to understand that this is the real Paris Hilton. Beautiful, intelligent, caring and mature. Everything else is a character she plays to protect herself. She owes the world nothing.

[@minimalcat1987]

So much respect for her 👏

[@paolozmm]

she played this character for 20 years when she could have used her fame / status to affect change 2 decades ago. why is she only doing this now? its deplorable what happened to her. absolutely disgusting, but why when she had the power / status to bring attention to these horrible practices did she not do so instead of parading around looking for attention?

[@meagainandagain5756]

@@paolozmmshe was escaping her reality. Probably sought years of therapy dealing with her own mental health. Cheers that she could find the courage at any time of her life to speak up.

[@paolozmm]

@@meagainandagain5756 that’s a fair point. She had demons to deal with. Just a pity there wasn’t a spark of selflessness In her earlier and many more folks could have been spared the trauma they went through.

[@cm-yu6gu]

Agreed 🙏

[@xcarrissax]

My mother was a foster child and she has some of the most horrendous and heart breaking experiences being apart of that system. Children shouldn't be punished for the lack of resources and protection they Have. My heart goes out to anyone that has suffered In the foster care system. Thank you Paris Hilton your words are so powerful and really brought tears to my eyes thank you for speaking on the childrens behalf ❤

[@TravisTellsTruths]

❤️

[@Binx--]

I believe, based on my research, that this is much more widespread than we could know. Thousands of children put into foster care go missing, and end up being victims of human trafficking.

[@wendybmore]

@@Killakarma999that’s why it is so very important to be pro- life!! Babies are precious, yes, but what about these children? No one cares. Not one pro-lifer is vehemently speaking about this. Make sure you really know what you’re pushing for when you blindly yell “your” opinions. Are they even yours? [this is not aimed at you, it just goes well with your comment], and thank you for it. 🤍

[@Observer-p7u]

Add to that the psychiatric system and shelter systems (for context, not to take focus from the kids). So much state sanctioned abuse committed using tax payer funds.

[@patrickbertlein4626]

Most foster parents are creeps.

[@bennypit4411]

I don't wanna turn this into an immigration debate but this weekend I read 3 different studies that found that Federal & state Govt spent between $156 billion and $400 billion in 2023 on illegal immigration($156 billion based just on the raw dollar resources provided thru services like shelter, food and basic living resources in general, money that is easily traceable thru budget records....and up to $400 billion when including costs to infrastructure like increased costs on schools, hospitals, courts, relocation and things like that). $150 billion, that's a lot of money, a lot of money and resources that could go towards helping a system that has been broken for many many years.... Isn't that a discussion we should at least be having? A discussion where you aren't called names like bigot or labeled anti-immigrant.

[@waveslayer007]

@@bennypit4411 studies can be manipulated to meet an agenda, tell me what you want and I will find a study that says you should have it, pay me enough and that study will say anything you want.....

[@coll4455]

A 12 year old little boy recently died in at a wilderness behavioral camp NC. He didn’t survive the first night! He was taken from his home in the middle of the night and his parents sent him there because he had anxiety, adhd and struggled to make friends. They officially ruled it a homicide

[@Nikita-qb7xd]

Sounds like the parents wanted to get rid of him and now they’d be pretty happy. Pathetic.

[@Vitoria-wo8yw]

@@Nikita-qb7xdright?

[@unstrungstudios818]

Is the facility still open ?

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

@@unstrungstudios818 yup!!

[@vxlley_flower5672]

@@unstrungstudios818 They're supposed to be closing this month in July. Far too long- there's history of abuse going all the way back to 2014 from what I've heard. I live in NC-I was horrified that it took a death in order for this "camp" to even be heard of by mainstream

[@karlad4082]

I’m glad that she’s speaking out. Never let abusers get away with their abuse.

[@LiveTilliDie]

Wow, that was impressive and heartbreaking.

[@jess_ismore]

If anyone hasn't yet seen her in documentary, it's on KZbin and, while difficult to watch, really important. The treatment that she and thousands, probably now millions, of CHILDREN receive at these places is disgusting and needs oversight.

[@AndreaCrisp]

Do you know the name of the documentary? Thanks!

[@jess_ismore]

@@AndreaCrisp "This Is Paris"

[@rhiannonh.7463]

I know someone whose in sound and his friend worked sound on that documentary. Her mic was still hot when she went to the bathroom many times. She was snorting coke a few times to get thru that documentary interview. She’s now currently sober, but wasn’t back then during the documentary no matter what she said. She was relapsing during that documentary.

[@hawkeye9793]

I will watch that documentary.

[@AndreaCrisp]

@@jess_ismore thank you. I found it!

[@extratenshi]

It’s already surprising enough that she went through this. It’s even more remarkable that she comes out of her comfort zone to tell the world what happened to her, not seeking for justice for her, but to help others. Hats off and much respect to Paris Hilton, an admirable human being.

[@jeng1395]

She’s been telling the story forever. There’s a documentary about it.

[@theresap3467]

Agree!

[@doublebassful]

​​@@jeng1395and still too less people know about that. I am german and did not know this until i read the book Bootcamp. It is important not to give up the fight for the future of children.

[@codezero7981]

she made a documentary a few years ago, it's available for free on KZbin; it's quite interesting

[@rastamon5969]

Ya shes such a hero 😂😂

[@daysleepnightread6905]

I was in the same facility as Paris, Provo Canyon School in Orem Utah, in 1999. That place was heinous. I don’t think her parents were deceived. I think they wanted her punished and didn’t care if she felt hurt or abandoned at the time. All of our parents felt that way on some level, that’s how we ended up there!

[@citygirlingraham]

I am so sorry your parents failed you. I hope you got counseling to help you deal with your trauma from being institutionalized like that.

[@nicolad8822]

You only have to look at the mentality that spawned Ruby Franke.

[@terryowen6759]

Has she ever blamed her parents?

[@GabrielleTollerson]

YEP!!

[@user-cj4hs5sh2x]

I was going to ask why her parents kept her there. Plus the way Kathy is on rhobh, it wouldn’t surprise me if she sent her there on purpose.

[@chistinebaker7306]

That took a tremedous amount of courage. Only a very strong and loving soul could come out with the truth. Thank you great mom for your honesty. There is great power that comes from love. More powerful than all the gold in the world. That is your true treasure.

[@norijean3279]

I'm glad she's finally using her real voice for great causes 🙏🏻

[@sweetpeanmolly]

Yes, glad you mentioned that

[@mhey112]

Literally and figuratively

[@FrisbeeGirl]

Thank you so very much, Paris. Foster survivor, here; I never thought you'd make me cry tears of validation.

[@Sleipnirseight]

If this is what happens to someone whose parents are extremely wealthy and powerful, imagine how bad it is for others... I truly respect and appreciate Paris for speaking up about this and sharing her story.

[@abcdefg54321x]

This is amazing that she’s speaking out publicly! I’m so sorry this happened to her😢

[@thevegandragon4676]

WOW! THIS IS SHOCKING! Thank you to all those speaking out against child abuse in so-called ‘care’ homes. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻

[@jimmyrade7815]

It’s not shocking for a lot of people unfortunately. It’s in every institution meant to help

[@ba8501]

I remember she did a documentary about her experience a few years ago I think.

[@helgashouseofpain]

If this is "shocking" you aren't paying attention.

[@anii_i240]

The blank stares of the two women in the background trying to just remove themselves so hard from their emotions just hits hard

[@kimmieh8419]

So true! You can tell they were trying to think of something, ANYTHING, other than what she was saying! I would have been in tears, like I am now!😢

[@cartergomez5390]

I saw that and thought they were jealous of her but you’re right ❤

[@miserabletry]

From my perspective, the women behind her have been through equally as challenging experiences and they are in control of their emotions as Paris speaks because they’ve learned to process sadness, grief, and anger differently. Therapy teaches you stoicism.

[@lauraindira8421]

I do t see it that way. I see that they are taking in the deep gravity of her words shown by their solemnity.

[@neff6185]

@cartergomez5390 Jealous of what? Being assaulted? What a small minded thing to assume.

[@windycityliz7711]

I used to work in the mental health field and had friends who worked in youth facilities like this. They all quit because of what was going on and how much it didn't help the kids at all - and it wasn't anywhere near this bad. I find her story believable and tragic.

[@Tarasyoutube]

The ones that care HAVE TO STOP QUITTING AND DO SOMETHING!!!!!!!! We were depending on yoUUU!

[@windycityliz7711]

@@Tarasyoutube I'm not sure what more you think they could have done, especially against an entrenched bureaucracy.

[@SanDGran]

Thanks Paris for SPEAKING FOR THOSE NOT ALLOWED TO!!!

[@ericdwhitmorec]

They didn't check on their baby in 2 years... That's almost just as heinous.

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

yes...!

[@guitargirl4himify]

Don't assume you know this family. Sometimes rich people are taken advantage of. They were told they were doing the best thing for their daughter (who was quite the wild-child back in the day). They received reports on her progress and trusted the highly acclaimed facility. Paris herself didn't say anything to her parents until the last few years.

[@lifenlunacy5833]

Paris tried to tell her parents but the wards over that Provo Canyon lied about Paris being over dramatic.

[@irenebaldwin8933]

@@lifenlunacy5833 Still.

[@cpreality672]

It is a broken system but at the end of the day it is the parents responsibility to ensure safety of their children!

[@gia.stella]

So wonderful to see Paris using her status to help abused children, there is hope for humanity.

[@BeCinema]

Right??

[@thetruth1167]

Her parents should be ashamed for institutionalizing her

[@lah1667]

They didn't know

[@robyn8686]

​@@lah1667yes, but any program that operates by doing mock kidnappings should be very suspect.

[@kestag2110]

Dr Phil should be ashamed for glamourising this type of treatment “wellness” facilities

[@beckee6282]

@@lah1667They knew. They saw it as punishment, and not the abuse it was, probably because they were abusive themselves. No loving parent would allow their child to be kidnapped and basically sent to a child prison because they were rebellious. What teenager isn’t rebellious? They’re sick in the head

[@mary5305j]

@@lah1667didn’t know what? That they were institutionalizing her? They signed the paperwork.

[@ElanaVital83]

This is why she acted so strange in her 20s. Wow. And that's why she freaked out when they arrested her.

[@Lin10uson]

I think it is such a testament to how abhorrent the systems in charge of the country's children are when Paris Hilton has to testify before Congress about being sexually assaulted and drugged by residential facility staff members.

[@glenray335]

I think she has done enough. Elected officials should carry ball now. Stop investigating Trump and help these victims. Yes stop investigating victimless crimes and help victims. The ones who haven't committed suicide.

[@justjanies]

I've worked in these facilities. Everything she's saying is facts

[@LukePrichard]

Well of course they are you don’t need to of worked there to know she’s telling the truth. She has absolutely zero to gain by lying about it.

[@Lisa-ux5jy]

So did you speak out to try to help thses kids or is it only now you decided to comment 🤔

[@heimway]

The direct speech to children in danger can not be overestimated. It is extremely important to get said that. Wow, this broke my heart. I hope she can change the system

[@robyndismon394]

It is EVERYONE'S responsibility to change the system, meaning YOU as well. Your comment makes it crystal clear as to why these horrific behaviors persist. People just like you cling to their self rrighteous complacency as a normal means of expresdion. How dare you leave this to Paris to 'fix' alone.

[@heimway]

​​@@robyndismon394 calm down and do not throw your dirt at me

[@heimway]

​@@robyndismon394 PS: I am not American and am not part of your sick systems

[@someonewithaphone3108]

​@@heimway I think it's a troll

[@robyndismon394]

@@heimway your comment has zero value or merit. And contributes nothing to a very critical situation regarding children and their welfare.

[@Pinkglittersparkle24]

You go girl!!!❤❤❤Thank you for using your voice, story, and fame to help the next generation of our youth.

[@Seschal]

Worked in the mental health field for 9 years, including at a youth residential treatment facility for 4 years, and became so jaded about how it's not about caring.

[@AriaIsara]

Very disturbing to see the amount of abuse in the field of mental health and in the medical field in general. My dad who was a cancer patient was victim of gross patient neglect. Recently in France several nurses and journalists started a me too campaign focused only on what happens in the medical field.

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

how could you last for that long

[@bakedbombshell1694]

@@MoneyStrategiesSOULutionsLOL right

[@barbara9315]

Imagine what happens to kids that are not privileged 😢

[@AmyLeeAngelLove]

Yup.. a MILLION times worse.

[@gazf6163]

Oh do shut up. Do you think being SA and drugged is being privileged?

[@river8760]

She was treated horribly!

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

It's great she is using her privilege and platform to speak for those who would be forgotten.

[@AmyLeeAngelLove]

​@@gazf6163 Statistically, physical abus3, s3xual abus3, and child maltreatment is noticeably higher in poorer Individuals (of all ages) than those who are considered wealthy. Your emotions will never change facts.

[@mgmassey174]

Never thought id thank Paris Hilton. Bless her

[@jeffrey19771000]

O M G THIS IS SHOCKING, POOR THING, I FEEL FOR HER

[@JJMClark]

Full respect to Ms Hilton for speaking out and raising awareness.

[@davecrawley4634]

Well done Paris. Kudos.

[@whereisjustice5112]

No wonder she became so wild previously. She's suffered a lot.

[@nappyfries]

Trauma creates so many harmful trauma responses. I wish more people understood that & have empathy when they see someone act a certain way. You’re 100% right.

[@julijakeit]

Indeed, the way media stalked her and portrayed her as 'wild' and 'crazy'.

[@Possiblechange]

@@julijakeitshe paid TMZ to “stalk” her. If she really cared she wouldn’t have played the beta kitten for hollowwood.

[@bbhybris]

​@@Possiblechangefckin whoosh

[@carolerobbins9522]

A lot of kids go wild after they’re finally free from these programs. They do the opposite of help anyone besides themselves to the parents’ bank accounts

[@barbaraayarza5352]

I almost sent my son to the same place she went... Something told me not to. I'm so grateful I did not. It's horrifying hearing what actually happens there.

[@dkg_gdk]

Im glad she keeps talking about this, if it happened to her it can happen to any child.

[@1sava]

Paris, thank you for using your platform to speak up on this!

[@noelmsp007]

Spends 10+ years being ridiculed by politicians, still got her sit at the table. slay

[@WhatSkarletSees]

This made me cry so much! Thank you @Parishilton for representing whose who don't have a voice!

[@StanWatt.]

These establishments should have surprise visits from those in authority. The scale of abuse in these facilities is eye-watering all over the world, this is not just an American phenomenon.

[@justine7143]

The cops in town knew we were getting abused and they didn’t care. Or were paid to not care.

[@DiamondBodyHealing]

surprise visits do nothing. there needs to be systemic change from the ground up. Abuse runs all day every day and kids are groomed and silenced. There needs to be a full rehaul of everything and start over.

[@phoebeel]

These institutions have enough money to buy "connections" to authorities and never really be surprised by visits.

[@Blakenew127]

@@DiamondBodyHealing one doesn’t exclude the other. They both should be implemented together. Surprise visits should be part of this reform but while the reform doesn’t happen, the visits should already be implemented. Or even better. Until this reform happens, all institutions of the kind should stop operating.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

These "care facilities" are really just for-profit companies. Behind any inept place is a bunch of people making money off of it.

[@calicochuu4217]

There are so many children suffering where we can't see.

[@NinoJokersChild]

So true 😢

[@jasminefleischaker6221]

You go girl! Thank you for speaking on behalf of all of us foster kids.

[@Bull3Red]

My husband would tell me stories of when he was the foster system and I got so enraged that I told him we should report all these horrible foster parents. Then we figured out it’s much harder to track these people. He believes that a handful are still fostering. If you know of a successful method of reporting these foster parents, lmk.

[@Luvagirl010]

Wow I'm Sorry this this happened to her. But im glad she's bringing awareness to this issue. It's something I didn't know about.

[@elizabethparkhurst2824]

The fact that this could happen EVEN to such a socialite is horrific and could happen to any kid. Horrible.

[@CharmagnCody-mw6zr]

I am so proud of her for speaking up about all that has happened to her, and trying to help out less fortunate finally

[@sumbodyreal]

Go Paris!!! We are very proud of you for standing for something and not in the shadows of a man or behind your family’s wealth!!! You have gained a true fan and supporter. Please stay far away from the celebrities who support child endangerment. This is what it truly means to be Humanitarian!!!

[@pearlandamy1]

Yes, Paris! My partner has been traumatized by childhood jail and the criminal court system for juveniles. They’re kids. He was a kid. Now as a grown man, he’s beginning to heal.

[@timdonnelly8392]

Fudger!!!

[@nicolew9419]

I applaud her. This is a massive issue to tackle and is far worse than many know.

[@Farmergirl7]

She is a brave woman to speak out.

[@lppppppppppp94]

She doesn’t blame her parents enough and it’s holding her back in life to keep that resentment buried. They did this to her and it was their responsibility to know what was happening to her.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Never seen this side of Paris. I wish you the best.

[@Hisloyalservantslistenlove613c]

I was the coordinator for school health in a Florida health department. We had to visit schools and there was several times when I saw a child that had lice and contacted the family and told the staff and told my superiors and made phone calls to child abuse programs, nothing was ever done . .. every few months when I went back to the school to check the child again they still had lice so I continued reporting it to my supervisor and the head of nursing …: nothing ever changed. I don’t know what we could do about this .. common citizens like me even with important jobs have no power.

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

No child deserves this

[@georgiakritikos4955]

@@rock-n-rollfoodie A WATERGATE SCANDAL 🎬SINCE 1973🚨A NATIONAL EMERGENCY

[@elyon_moon]

Thank you so much for using your voice for the foster youth Paris.... seriously thank you. Having someone like you advocating for us is truly a sight to behold. 🥺😭

[@soni8995]

Horrible. I had no idea she had that experience. Thank you for speaking out on the behalf of others!

[@michaelbray109]

Explains a lot. If true, and I don’t see why it isn’t true, then I hope she continues her healing and keeps speaking out against such heinous behaviour and abuse.

[@rebeccafassett160]

Trust me it's true.

[@jess_ismore]

Watch her documentary on KZbin. It's harrowing and so incredible that she's sharing and putting a spotlight on these places.

[@becksarmstrong8264]

It's very true

[@robyndismon394]

And what will YOU do to help this cause?

[@brooketomblin7897]

Nothing but ❤ from me & the WV Paris!!! Thank you for continuing to speak publicly about these atrocities you endured, because as you know, the majority of us do not have the platform that you do, to make a difference & this all stop.

[@laurewickers1532]

I had no idea she went through this. Great to hear she's fighting for kids going through what she went through

[@Nina-gh8yp]

Rest in peace poor boy😢

[@BirdParsons]

This happened to almost all of us!! Glad she’s getting to testify cos us regular folks who endured the industry never will.

[@mikebasil4832]

The thought that things like this can happen in our world is horrifying. Children deserve better. Thank you, Paris, for your most courageous and important speech.

[@lisamariebasile2685]

Thank you for speaking out on FOSTER CARE. This is SO important. As a former foster youth, we NEED EYES ON THIS.

[@shiannewood1679]

I grew up in the foster care system and had the unfortunate experiences of going through similar trauma that Paris has also endured. I am in Canada so this happens everywhere

[@ChelseaChfy-ex1po]

All of the west is 1 system at the top

[@helenehenderson7499]

OMG!! I am a retired foster parent. My heart goes out to you Paris. Bravo for being an advocate for these children. You have my deepest respect. ❤

[@jenniemalloy7402]

Thank you for your courage and honesty Paris Hilton.

[@AWKuhns]

Thank you for speaking out.

[@melusine826]

This is horrifying but not surprising 😢

[@incognitionx2]

Yup 💔

[@nerferx]

Thank you for coming out and sharing your story Paris. It takes real courage to speak out.

[@levantos]

The foster care system is just as brutal in the UK, I can't imagine what would happen to my son if he had to go through that. Breaks my heart.

[@CocosHideaway]

Thank you to Paris for giving a voice to so many children who had theirs taken away from abuse the same as this. Sadly this happens in and out of the system. Knowing that even one person in this world could understand, helps a lot.

[@prasoon2232]

Paris Hilton is a hero for speaking up and doing this.

[@kikim5507]

Paris already you are a better mother then your mother.

[@DoggosAndJiuJitsu]

Oh dang. She grew up. This is the single most professional I have ever seen from her.

[@bl0ss0mshum4n]

She was forced to grow up way too young. 😢

[@StrangerSome]

Same. I had to click to see and whoa… 🤯 Incredible, this is the way to use such a platform. Theres kids that need these people to stand up, it encourages society as a whole to do the same.

[@inesako258]

She been like this. You just haven't been paying attention...

[@DoggosAndJiuJitsu]

@@inesako258 uh huh. She’s been out of the spotlight for two decades.

[@Luke-iv5kx]

This goes on in psych wards every day. No one blinks an eye.