We Give Back to Our Community

Removery’s INK-nitiative program is a community outreach initiative designed to provide safe, effective, and free tattoo removal on the hands, neck, and face to those in need who were formerly incarcerated, gang members, survivors of human trafficking and those who wish to remove hate symbols or racist tattoos.

Old tattoos can be a painful reminder of a life left behind. By removing them we help our clients erase daily reminders of darker past days, leaving room for a brighter future and a better version of themselves. We want to empower people who’ve had the courage to change and help them feel confident in their new path.

For every paying person who completes their tattoo removal journey we will provide a removal service to someone who meets the below criteria:

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

Please fill out the form below to start your application, our successful applicants are enrolled on a rolling basis based on availability within the program. We review applications 4 times a year (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct).

All Applicants Must Have an Advocate

All applicants must have a letter of recommendation from an official advocate. Acceptable advocates are social workers, PO officers, Reentry officers, or a sponsor who is not family or friends. The advocate letter can be attached to the application below.

Qualifying Tattoo Examples

Ink-nitiative is dedicated to providing safe, effective, and free tattoo removal from the hands, neck, and face to those in need.

Gang Tattoos

Hands

Prison Tattoos

Neck

Prison Tattoos

Face

Apply to INK-nitiative

Name*
First Last
Address*
City ZIP / Postal Code
Nearest Location*
Email*
Phone*
Date of Birth*
Tattoo Background*
Tattoo Placement*
Qualifying tattoos must be on the hands, neck, or face. Please select the placement of your tattoo(s).
- Hands
- Neck
- Face/head
Description of Tattoo You Want Removed & Why*
*The tattoo you are inquiring to remove must be directly related to the category you have chosen
Photo Upload*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, Max. file size: 10 MB, Max. files: 5.
How Will Removal Help You?*
Can we use your story on our social media or website to promote our program?*
- Yes
- No
Please provide the name of an advocate who can support your application:
Name of your advocate*
First Last
Phone number of your advocate*
Email of your advocate*
Do we have your permission to contact your advocate?*
- Yes
- No
Advocate Letter Upload*
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 5.
The advocate letter is a letter that shows you have community-based support to move forward with your life. We accept letters from parol officers, reentry officers, community service coordinators, social workers, therapists, counselors, halfway house representatives, and affiliate organization leaders. We will not accept letters from family or friends.
Consent*
By filling out this form of consent I understand that this free procedure is for tattoo removal. I also understand that tattoo removal is a process that requires more than one treatment. I consent to being obligated to showing up in a timely manner to each appointment. If the appointment is not canceled with 24 hours’ notice, it will result in immediate expulsion from the program.

Removery Celebrates National Tattoo Removal Day

On August 14, 2020 we celebrated National Tattoo Removal Day at Removery by recognizing the INK-nitiative Program.

We began our first enrollment group for those who have successfully applied to the program. All we ask is for your commitment to show up to every appointment and follow our simple aftercare steps.

Please note: Removery Ink-nitiative program is not state or federally funded and we do this to give back to the community. We reserve the right to approve individuals that meet our specific criteria and give all individuals appropriate consideration. References may be required.

Want to Learn More About Ink-nitiative?

We'd love to talk more about Ink-nitiative and answer any questions. Just ask!

About Removery

Headquartered in the heart of Austin, TX, Removery exists to empower you to become who you want to be, by giving you choices over your tattoos. Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality service and care at every stage of your tattoo removal or fading journey.

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