A License to Abuse: Utah Takes a Step Backwards in Troubled Teen Industry Reform The recent decision by the state of Utah to revoke the license of Provo Canyon School highlights the deep seated problems plaguing the troubled teen industry.
The school, where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused as a teenager, has been at the center of allegations of mistreatment for decades.
Utah's revocation of the license cites numerous noncompliance issues that date back to 2025, including inadequate staffing ratios, physical restraints, neglect of care, and insufficient verification of employee information.