Melissa Brown made some mistakes during her teens and twenties. For years she struggled with addiction but, after a conviction for robbery in 2002, she turned her life around and became a state-certified counselor to help others suffering from addiction.
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In 2018, Melissa found out she’s banned from working with patients under Virginia law. Melissa still wants to help others overcome addiction. Her firsthand experience makes her particularly well-suited to guide others through recovery.
That is why Melissa is partnering with the Institute for Justice, to file a lawsuit challenging this permanent-punishment law preventing her from working in substance abuse counseling.
3 окт 2024
