Paris Hilton goes political, advocates for reform of youth treatment facilities

Socialite joins California lawmakers to support a bill increasing transparency and accountability at youth centres.

Paris Hilton has become a tireless advocate for reforming youth treatment centres after her own experiences. 

On Monday, she joined California lawmakers to support a bill increasing transparency and accountability at facilities caring for troubled teens.

The bill, authored by both Republican and Democratic Senators, would require facilities to report any use of restraints or seclusion against minors to both parents and the state. This information would be made publicly available.

Hilton shared her own story of physical and mental abuse at a Utah facility, emphasising the need for change. She has become a powerful voice in this field, helping to pass similar reforms in Utah and other states.

Hilton believes this California bill is a "game changer" that will bring awareness and accountability to potential abuses at such facilities.