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Category Archives: Tattoos

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Study finds visible tattoos prevent women from getting jobs and, if hired, lead to lower starting salaries

Posted on November 8, 2022November 10, 2022 by Jails to Jobs

Having a visible tattoo – any visible tattoo even one that isn’t anti-social or gang related – can prevent you from getting a job. And if you’re hired, that tattoo can result in being offered a lower starting salary. Don’t […]

National Gang Center Newsletter focuses on gang tattoos

Posted on July 28, 2016June 9, 2021 by Jails to Jobs

The summer issue of the National Gang Center Newsletter provides a basic education on gang tattoos – their importance to members, their meaning and symbolism, and where they can be found on a member’s body. And it also mentions the […]

New NYU survey finds adverse physical reactions to tattoos

Posted on June 1, 2015August 29, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

While most people who come to our website already have tattoos and want to get them taken off, we’ve just discovered one more reason why you may not want to get a tattoo in the first place. And that’s long-term […]

Kaitlyn Harger researches how visible tattoos affect recidivism

Posted on November 11, 2014July 31, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

It’s certainly no secret that visible tattoos can be an obstacle to success, whether in a job search or in one’s personal life. But they can also land ex-offenders back in prison faster than those who don’t have them. And we […]

Baltimore nonprofit teaches tattoo cover up techniques

Posted on May 19, 2014May 7, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

A Baltimore nonprofit has come up with a method for dealing with the problem of visible tattoos. And they discovered it in a totally serendipitous way. It all began a couple of years ago, when the Ex-Offender Mentoring Academy and […]

Is a tattoo right for you? Facing the dangers of tattooing

Posted on November 18, 2013July 31, 2019 by Jails to Jobs

The fact that tattoo removal has been one of our most frequently read blog topics indicates that many readers may be sorry they decided to get a tattoo. And those who may be considering getting inked might want to think […]

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Jails to Jobs is in the process of expanding its tattoo removal program and is looking for SF Bay Area volunteer doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and physicians assistants to help us in our efforts. If you are a physician, N.P., R.N. or P.A. and are interested, please contact us here. Training is provided if needed.