Mission Statement

We Deserve Our Lives Back.com was established to promote legislation that will allow many first time, non-violent ex-offenders an opportunity to return to society and regain their lives as productive citizens.  The stigma of a federal felony conviction has become a civil death sentence for many.

Our mission is to reduce recidivism by petitioning Congress to pass H.R.5492 -- Fresh Start Act of 2010 (Introduced in House - IH) To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.  This legislation will grant first time, non-violent ex-offenders who qualify the opportunity to seek expungement of their criminal record. 

Join us and raise your voice in support of this effort.  Gainful, meaningful employment is a stepping-stone on the path to a successful career.  A successful career is the most effective method of assisting ex-offenders prevent becoming a victim of the vicious cycle of recidivism. Help us level the field by urging Congress to grant the "Second Chance" that will allow us to walk that path and give us the opportunity to earn our live back.

Thank you,

Jaime L. Woodard