Tattoo removal for former gang members has been a California initiative
which has drawn much scrutiny and press in the past few months. Now reports
from various locations in California have come out saying in fact that some
clinics have massive waiting lists and they keep growing. Some government
funded tattoo removal clinics offer free removal for former gang members
looking to erase their past.
ABC in Fresno, CA said, "A grant is funding a state-of-the-art tattoo
removal machine to help gang members get jobs when they're serious about
leaving the lifestyle. 151 people are already on the list to get tattoos
removed. But there is a catch; you have to be willing to give back to the
community while undergoing the treatment."
The removal will be donated free of charge as long as the person committed
to the removal gives back 20-hours of community service for as long as their
treatment lasts. This is generally a few months time, as laser removal
sessions require 6-7 times over the course of a couple months.
