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 […]
Category Archives: Tattoos
New NYU survey finds adverse physical reactions to tattoos
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
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
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
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 […]