Help survivors and advocates pass #SICAA, a bipartisan federal bill to prevent child abuse in youth residential programs ✊🏼

H.R 2955 & S. 1351
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Welcome to the new hub for all things Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act aka #SICAA! Follow us for updates on #HR2955 and #S1351! Want to get involved in the fight to #StopInstitutionalChildAbuse? Join us: bit.ly/3OCgMFf @Rebecca_Impact @itscarolinecole @YEP4Rights
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Thank you so much for the thoughtful article on #Unstoppable! @FastCompany #ADHDAwarenessMonth #SlivingWithADHD 🦋
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🚨🚨30 Second - CALL TO ACTION‼️ Judge Rotenberg Center (JRC) Canton, MA USES PAINFUL SKIN SHOCKS TO CONTROL BEHAVIOR OF AUTISTIC, DISABLED & TROUBLED TEENS RESIDENTS! It's time our Governor step up and make it stop! 🛑 Link to pre written letter in comments
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Inspired by @repmatthall's HEAT plan, so I’ve written my own: The Humane & Ethical Adolescent Transportation plan also known as #HB5514 by @repcavitt that will ensure youth are treated with dignity and care during transport to treatment - something I was not afforded as a teen. Looking forward to seeing this move forward tomorrow and help protect Michigan’s youth💙 I’ve loved spending time in Michigan (my husband's family is from there), and it would mean so much to see this state lead on protecting kids #HB5514 #MILeg #MIPol @MI_Republicans @MIHouseDems
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Huge congratulations to @ParisHilton @1111MediaImpact @itscarolinecole @Rebecca_Impact @Mikael_Mendoza @ShannonGroveCA and all the amazing advocates on the unanimous passage of #SB373 in the CA Assembly Education Committee! 💪 This bill brings critical protections for vulnerable kids sent to out-of-state programs like Provo Canyon by their school districts. This is what survivor-led change looks like. 👏 #SB373 #EndInstitutionalAbuse #ChildRights #AgainstRestraint
So excited to share that one of my California bills #SB373 with @ShannonGroveCA passed the CA Assembly Education Committee unanimously today!! This bill strengthens protections for vulnerable kids who are sent to out-of-state schools by their school district, including Provo Canyon! I’m so proud to continue to use my experience to make change for others 💖 #SB373
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What happened in these “troubled teen” institutions wasn’t healing—it was harmful. WE WERE DANGEROUS is a beautiful story of girls who resist control. Proud to support 11:11 Impact & the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act. #WeWereDangerous is now available on digital & VOD.
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Just watched WE WERE DANGEROUS and I’m still thinking about it 🥹 A powerful, beautifully told story of young women resisting control inside residential treatment. Out now on digital and VOD — can’t recommend it enough @weweredangerous youtube.com/watch?v=9C1eFs3A…
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such a powerful film - highly recommend a watch!
Just watched WE WERE DANGEROUS and I’m still thinking about it 🥹 A powerful, beautifully told story of young women resisting control inside residential treatment. Out now on digital and VOD — can’t recommend it enough @weweredangerous youtube.com/watch?v=9C1eFs3A…
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You didn’t just survive— You changed the law and sparked a global movement. @ParisHilton, your voice gave survivors globally the courage to speak. We are endlessly proud to stand with you and the fierce advocates at @1111MediaImpact fighting to protect kids from the same harm. Thank you for turning pain into power. 💔🔥 #SICAA #SlivingForACause #LegislationIsHot #EndInstitutionalAbuse #AgainstRestraint
I didn’t know it then… but my voice would help pass a federal law to shine light on youth centers and protect children from abuse🥹💔 #SICAA #LegislationIsHot #SlivingForACause
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Our 12th bill just passed — this time in Maryland! We’re so proud of this milestone and grateful to all the advocates who made it possible. Every step brings us closer to protecting more youth and holding this industry accountable. #SB400 #HB497 @DelegateStewart @SenatorDawnGile
Thrilled to celebrate the passage of our Maryland bill, #SB400 / #HB497! This marks a major step forward in protecting vulnerable youth and bringing accountability to the youth transport industry. I’m incredibly proud of Maryland for leading the way on this critical issue. Huge thanks to our bill sponsors @DelegateStewart & @SenatorDawnGile for your unwavering support. Special recognition to Sen. Pam Beidle and @LukeClippinger for your leadership. This victory wouldn’t have been possible without all of you! The bill is on its way to @GovWesMoore desk!!!!
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Action needed! 🚨 Kids in Utah’s Troubled Teen Industry are still suffering. #SB297 strengthens protections & ensures real oversight. Sign the supporter letter before tomorrow’s hearing & stand with us! forms.gle/vLfMUFnkLQGN3utn8 @1111MediaImpact
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I am so grateful to the @utahsenate Judiciary Committee for unanimously passing #SB297 & taking action to protect kids from abuse in residential treatment facilities. A responsible industry would welcome oversight. A safe industry would demand transparency. An ethical industry would fight for kids, not against them. So what does it say when this industry opposes #SB297? Thank you @mikemckellutah @Intermountain, my 11:11 Media Impact Team, and the countless survivors and families for your advocacy today. I am so inspired by you 🩶
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I testified in Utah for the first time in 2021, sharing the hardest story of my life. It was painful but healing, and because of that moment, we changed laws. S.B127 was an important first step... but tomorrow we’re back to finish what we started. Too many children are sadly still suffering. Too many lives have been lost. It’s time to act AGAIN @utahsenate @sltrib @KSLcom @fox13 #SB297 #StopInstitutionalChildAbuse
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Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act Press Conference xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1lPJqOVkd…
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Thank you @ParisHilton for sharing your story with so many and advocating for those who couldn’t. It’s been an honor to work across the aisle with @RepBuddyCarter on the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act and work to bring transparency to a system that has failed families for too long. Let’s pass it in the House.
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The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act is common sense legislation to protect America’s youth from abuse in residential treatment facilities by adding transparency and oversight. Thank you @ParisHilton for being a voice for the voiceless.
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We are so proud of the team behind the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, one of the first teams to go through Rise Justice Labs in 2020, for passing their federal bill unanimously through the U.S. Senate. Paris, Caroline, and Rebecca worked tirelessly to fight institutional child abuse based on their personal experiences. Thank you for turning your pain into advocacy and fighting for children's welfare nationwide - the bill now moves on to the House for further voting. To get involved and learn more, visit stopinstitutionalchildabuse.… @1111MediaImpact @ParisHilton
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At 1pm ET my bill The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act will be debated on the Senate Floor. You can watch LIVE: c-span.org/congress/?chamber… 🙏I am praying so hard as there is nothing in the world I want more than to pass this bill and reform the system that harmed me 🥹 Thank you to our champions @SenJeffMerkley @JohnCornyn @TTuberville I am endlessly grateful to you.
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