Paris Hilton testifies to US Congress about childhood abuse

The socialite says she was "force-fed medications and sexually abused by staff" while at a care facility as a teenager.

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The American socialite and businesswoman said she was "force-fed medications and sexually abused by staff" after being sent to a private youth facility in Utah as at a teenager.

Her testimony shines a light on the so-called "troubled teen industry".

While some children are placed with relatives or foster families, others are sent to treatment centres that are essentially group homes for children - some of whom have complex medical or behavioural needs.

Hilton, 43, accused the industry, which is worth billions of dollars, of being more interested in making money than protecting and caring for the vulnerable children it is responsible for.

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