Regulating a ‘troubled’ industry • In March, Cox signed into law more regulations to govern Utah’s “troubled teen” industry, the nearly 100 youth residential treatment centers in the state. The bill was prompted by reporting from The Tribune about the abuse, mistreatment and chemical sedation at many Utah facilities, and was bolstered by legislative testimony from former residents — led by socialite and reality star Paris Hilton.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
