Charissa is a WORLD reporter who often writes about poverty-fighting and criminal justice. She resides with her family in Atlanta.
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Charissa Koh | People are flocking to Austin for the jobs, education, and hip culture, but the city’s rapid growth is hurting some longtime and low-income residents
Policies released this month aim to incentivize self-sufficiency, dignity for the poor
Government report suggests massive welfare increases that could hurt families in the long run
Omaha case brings up questions of long sentences for juvenile offenders
The Justice Department documents thousands of claims of sexual misconduct
A Texas program tries to be a family for the Chronically homeless without requiring changes in behavior
Teen fantasy from Christian publishers
A murder charge against a 12-year-old in Texas puts juvenile justice in the spotlight
Massachusetts goes after the owners of a pharmaceutical company
