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I was force-fed medications and sexually abused by the staff.

Paris Hilton behind microphone

I was violently restrained and dragged down hallways, stripped naked, and thrown into solitary confinement.

Hilton said she was ripped from her bed and taken to the first of four facilities at age 16.

Near the end of her testimony, she directly addressed kids who are still in the system.

Paris Hilton appeared Wednesday before a congressional committee to testify on improving child welfare programs.

I am here to be the voice for the children whose voices cant be heard …

I will not stop until Americas youth is safe.