The bill, titled SB 127, prohibits Utah’s youth treatment centres from certain punishments of children, such as denying food or water, spanking, hitting, or other treatments “intended to frighten or humiliate”.
“I needed this bill when I was in residential care and I am honoured to support the thousands of youth who now have greater protections,” she continued.
“This is only the beginning – I plan to approach the federal arena with a bill that will protect youth across the nation in these types of facilities.”
I wish I could tell you that this haunting nightmare was just a dream, but it is not.”