Advocacy

 

The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act (SICAA)

SICAA will be introduced by Congressman Ro Khanna (D), Congressman Buddy Carter (R), Senator Jeff Merkley (D), and Senator John Cornyn (R) in 2023. 11:11 Media Impact is leading the national coalition in support of SICAA.

Want to join a vast coalition of national, state, and local entities dedicated to upholding the safety and dignity of youth in residential settings?

 

State Policy Reform

Paris and survivor advocates participated in state policy campaigns to influence regulatory change to ensure institutionalized youth are protected.

 

Shut Down Provo

Universal Health Services owns hundreds of youth facilities across the United States, including Provo Canyon School. Help us prevent another generation of survivors.

In partnership with 11:11 Media Impact and Paris Hilton, the NYTimes published an Opinion Video Series on UHS. Watch here.

 

An Evening of Lived Experience on the Harms of Institutionalizing Youth

Leaders of the child welfare movement speak to Steve Clemons, former Editor at Large of The Hill, on ending unnecessary youth institutionalization.