Paris Hilton has urged US politicians to adopt a "bill of rights" for children in care. The 40-year-old TV star - who suffered abuse as a child - has slammed the state of the care industry, accusing it of lacking "transparency and accountability".
She said: "The multi-billion troubled teen industry has been able to mislead parents, school districts, child welfare agencies, and juvenile justice systems for decades. "The reason is a system-wide lack of transparency and accountability. " Paris is campaigning for change after previously revealing that she was abused in youth facilities during her teens.
The TV star attended a number of care facilities over a two-year span, and suffered various forms of abuse, including being choked, slapped and.
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