License of Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked
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Key Points:
- Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School's Springville campus, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teenager, citing multiple health and safety violations.
- The school must cease all services by August 6 and has 15 days to request a hearing; the state also barred the owners from reapplying for a license for five years.
- Violations include inadequate staff-to-client ratios, improper restraints, neglect, and failure to conduct timely background checks on employees, with issues dating back to 2025.
- Paris Hilton praised the revocation, highlighting years of survivor advocacy, and has actively campaigned for legal reforms to protect teens in similar facilities.
- Utah officials emphasized a careful closure process to ensure the safe discharge of current residents, reflecting ongoing concerns about the safety of youth in the troubled teen industry.
