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# Carissa Phelps

(1976)   Judge

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Carissa Phelps is a judge.

## Quick Facts About Carissa Phelps

Born September 12, 1976

Profession Judge

## About Carissa Phelps

author, attorney, advocate... \| Carissa Liana Phelps is an American author, attorney, and advocate for sexually exploited runaway children and homeless youth. She is known as the subject of the award-winning documentary, Carissa, directed by David Sauvage and produced by Davis Guggenheim, Chad Troutwine, and Jamie McCourt. The 200

##  Quotes by Carissa Phelps

> [“.. 1 in 7 American children will run away from home, and within 48 hours of running, 1 out of every 3…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/carissa-phelps/1-in-7-american-children-will-run-away-from-home-and-within-48-hours/)

Carissa Phelps

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