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YA Helps with Tattoo Removal in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego CountiesBy Carol Barker, Delinquency Prevention Supervisor In the late 1990’s, two senate bills were enacted that require the Youth Authority (YA) to purchase laser tattoo removal machines and place them in designated counties throughout California. Currently, the YA provides oversight to programs for tattoo removal in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. In the near future, there will also be programs in the Bay Area and in Fresno. The objective of the tattoo removal program Los Angeles is to enhance employment and educational opportunities for at-risk youth. In exchange for removing offensive or gang-related tattoos free of charge, participants must be involved in constructive activities such as school, employment, vocational training and community service activities. It has been shown that by removing these tattoos and facilitating activities long proven to be cornerstones of productive citizens, public safety is enhanced. Eligible youths must either live or work in the designated counties and be under the age of twenty-five. For males, tattoos are removed from the lower arm, hand, neck and head areas. For females, tattoos for removal must be visible in a professional work environment. The presence of the tattoo must be deemed to present either a threat to the personal safety of the individual, or an obstacle to employment. Priority is given to youth who have a job offer that is contingent upon removal of the tattoo. Tattoos last longer than passing fancies, than first loves or gang affiliations, longer than fashions or fads. Many people, of course, are happy with their tattoos and never regret getting them. Some see them as a part of their identity or style. But many others see them as a link to a time and place they left long ago. Removal of a tattoo may require as few as three, or as many as ten treatments, depending on the complexity. Factors influencing the complexity of a tattoo include size, depth, intensity of the ink, line width, and color of ink. Treatments must be scheduled six to eight weeks apart to allow the tissue to heal. The programs have found that the average tattoo is approximately 2” x 2” and it takes approximately 6-7 months to be removed. The grant recipients have established partnerships that involve a collaboration of law enforcement, delinquency prevention agencies, local educators, and licensed health care professionals to aid in identification and referral of potential clients. To find out more information about tattoo removal in Los Angeles or in your area call: Family Health Centers of San Diego (619) 515-2366; Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic (323) 660-7959; Orange County Probation Department (714) 569-3796; and Shields Medical Clinic of Los Angeles (323) 754-3445. To request a listing of statewide tattoo removal programs, email mcbarker@cya.ca.gov. |
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