A study done by Michigan researchers has shown there may be a possible link between criminals with anti-social disorders and tattoos. In recent months many states have implemented tattoo removal for troubled teens and former gang members, but there had not been any research till now about the mental detriments of tattoos. The Sunday Herald reported on the research, "Certain criminals with tattoos are more likely to suffer from anti-social personality disorder (ASPD), new research from the US has revealed. A study of forensic psychiatric patients in Michigan - half of whom were deemed unfit to stand trial and half of whom were found not guilty through insanity - revealed that 73% of the survey group that were tattooed also exhibited strong signs of ASPD. Sufferers of the disorder are characterised by a lack of empathy and shallowness and are prone to pathological lying, cheating, stealing, physical aggression and drug abuse." However the research goes on to say that we should not make stereotypes about the link, rather we should use it as a gateway to encourage tattoo removal for former gang-members and criminals in prison. It is a beneficial way to help them detach from their former violent lives. 
Tattoos may Show Link Between Criminals and Anti-Social Disorders
A study done by Michigan researchers has shown there may be a possible link between criminals with anti-social disorders and tattoos. In recent months many states have implemented tattoo removal for troubled teens and former gang members, but there had not been any research till now about the mental detriments of tattoos. The Sunday Herald reported on the research, "Certain criminals with tattoos are more likely to suffer from anti-social personality disorder (ASPD), new research from the US has revealed. A study of forensic psychiatric patients in Michigan - half of whom were deemed unfit to stand trial and half of whom were found not guilty through insanity - revealed that 73% of the survey group that were tattooed also exhibited strong signs of ASPD. Sufferers of the disorder are characterised by a lack of empathy and shallowness and are prone to pathological lying, cheating, stealing, physical aggression and drug abuse." However the research goes on to say that we should not make stereotypes about the link, rather we should use it as a gateway to encourage tattoo removal for former gang-members and criminals in prison. It is a beneficial way to help them detach from their former violent lives. 
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