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INK-nitiative Program

Tattoos can be a painful reminder of a life that we’ve left behind. Through our INK-nitiative program, we provide free tattoo removal treatments to individuals in need of erasing tattoos tied to difficult life experiences.
The Ink-nitiative Program

 

Born in 2020, Removery’s INK-nitiative program provides safe and effective tattoo removal to individuals who are rebuilding their lives after a troubled past—for free. With INK-nitiative, participants can eliminate the physical reminders of traumatic life experiences in order to focus on a better future. This community outreach initiative has changed hundreds of lives since its inception—with over 300 free Complete Removal Packages being provided in 2025 alone.

 

Removery is committed to providing tattoo removal treatments in a safe, judgement-free environment. Regardless of your story or tattoos, we are here to support your efforts in moving forward.

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Qualifications

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An individual must meet certain criteria to be eligible for the INK-nitiative program. Tattoos must be in visible areas (on the hands, neck, or face), and/or depict subject matter related to gangs or hate groups. Eligible individuals are either formerly incarcerated, former gang members, survivors of domestic abuse, or survivors of human trafficking.

Accepting only 50 new clients per quarter, Removery meets with every INK-nitiative applicant to determine their eligibility in the program. All applicants must have a history of illustrating Removery’s core values: trustworthy, passionate, focused, purposeful, and effective. Additionally, individuals must provide a recommendation letter from an official advocate upon applying. The INK-nitiative program operates underneath a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which every participant must acknowledge to be officially accepted into the program.

Qualifying Tattoo Examples

INK-nitiaitve Client Stories

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      Tattoo is on the hands, neck, face
      Previously or are currently incarcerated
      Survivor of human trafficking
      Have a hate symbol or racist tattoo
      Former gang member
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      We are always looking to further the impact of INK-nitiative through partnerships with non-profit organizations and support programs in both North America and Australia. Removery proudly partners with Red Barn Academy, Free Radicals Project, and Project iRise to further reach people in need of tattoo removal treatments. If the INK-nitiative program resonates with your organization and its mission, we’d love to hear from you.

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