Utah Moves to Close Teen Treatment Center Accused of Abusing Girls
Utah officials have revoked the license of the Provo Canyon School girls program following allegations of teen abuse.
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Utah officials have ordered the girls program at Provo Canyon School to close by August. The school's license has been revoked following allegations of abuse occurring at the boarding school.
Coverage from CBS News, BBC, and People.com highlights the connection to Paris Hilton, who alleged she was abused at the facility. Hilton stated she feels "so validated" by the state's decision.
FOX 13 News Utah reports that parents and families are celebrating the closure of the controversial campus. Attention remains on the final closure of the program, which according to The Salt Lake Tribune must be completed by August.
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Quick answers
Which school is being closed?
The girls program at Provo Canyon School in Utah.
Who is linked to the allegations of abuse at the school?
Paris Hilton alleged she was abused at the boarding school as a teenager.
When must the facility close?
Utah officials have ordered the program to close by August.
Coverage (5)
- Parents, families celebrate closure of controversial Provo school campus FOX 13 News Utah · 8h ago
- License of Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged she was abused is revoked CBS News · 8h ago
- Utah officials order Provo Canyon School’s girls program to close by August The Salt Lake Tribune · 8h ago
- Paris Hilton Says She Feels ‘So Validated’ After Utah Revokes License of School Where She Says She Was Abused People.com · 8h ago
- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence BBC · 8h ago
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