Provo Canyon School
Coverage of Provo Canyon School in the Nexus archive.
- License revoked for boarding school in Utah where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
Utah revoked the license for Provo Canyon School's Provo campus after citing noncompliance with health and safety standards, including failure to protect clients from harm and using cruel practices. Paris Hilton, who attended the school in the 1990s and alleged abuse, called the decision a victory, while the school plans to challenge the revocation.
- Utah Moves to Close Teen Treatment Center Accused of Abusing Girls
Utah is taking steps to close Provo Canyon School, a teen treatment center accused of abusing girls. Paris Hilton, a celebrity, has described being beaten at the school during her teenage years.
- Utah moves to close boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teenager
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School, where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused as a teenager, citing failures to provide health and safety services. The school has 15 days to request a hearing with the Department of Health & Human Services.
- Utah revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused as a teen, citing failures in health and safety services. The state identified noncompliance issues including staff-to-client ratio violations, unnecessary restraints, and neglect, with all services required to terminate by August 6.
- Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Paris Hilton returned to the Utah boarding school where she alleges she was abused as a teenager to support families suing Provo Canyon School for mistreatment. The school, now under new ownership, faces lawsuits over alleged neglect and injuries to students, prompting Hilton to call for its closure and advocate for reforms in the troubled teen industry.