Carissa Phelps

About the Author

Carissa Phelps is an inspiring author, advocate, and survivor whose life story resonates with resilience and hope. Born into hardship, she endured a tumultuous youth marked by running away from home at age twelve, leading to years of survival on the streets, involvement in the sex trade, and encounters with the justice system. Through sheer determination, Phelps transformed her experiences into a powerful narrative of redemption, earning a law degree and dedicating her career to helping at-risk youth and combating human trafficking. Her debut memoir, Runaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets, chronicles her harrowing journey from vulnerability to empowerment, offering a raw and unflinching look at the shadows of America's underbelly while illuminating paths to healing and advocacy.