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National Tattoo Association Supporting an End to Human Trafficking

Tattoo artists are ready to do their part to help put an end to the act of human trafficking. An article discussing the training of various tattoo artists to recognize and report tattoos used for trafficking humans by the National Tattoo Association.

Victory! National Tattoo Association Will Train Artists to Fight Sex Trafficking
by Amanda Kloer · April 28, 2011

There will soon be a new population trained and ready to fight human trafficking: tattoo artists. Tattoo artists are in a unique position to stop a disturbing trend -- pimps using the art of tattooing to abuse and control women and girls. But now, after being urged by more than 2,000 Change.org members, the National Tattoo Association has invited anti-trafficking organization Polaris Project to give a human trafficking training at their next conference. This training will mark the first ever national program to encourage tattoo artists to join the fight against trafficking.

Tattoos as a tool of branding and control of sex trafficking victims are becoming frequent in media reports of trafficking cases. For example, in one recent case in Brooklyn, a local pimp wanted to gain control over a 15-year-old girl he had just started to "break-in" as a child sex trafficking victim. So he took her to a tattoo studio, presented himself as her legal guardian, and forced her to get his nickname tattooed on her body. The tattoo was a permanent sign of ownership, making the pimp feel more powerful and the victim feel more helpless. And it's a scar that won't fade; even once victims are free from trafficking, a tattoo is often a permanent reminder of the trauma and abuse they suffered.

However, if tattoo artists know the signs of human trafficking, they can help prevent pimps from using tattoos to brand sex trafficking victims as property and report suspected cases of abuse to the police. Understanding the power tattoo artists have to fight trafficking, the National Tattoo Association has welcomed Polaris Project to conduct a training for artists at their next convention, hoping to help prevent the misuse of their art by human rights violators.

"The National Tattoo Association will always remain dedicated to promoting and protecting the art of tattooing through education and exposure." said Curt Keck, of the National Tattoo Association.

The Polaris Project is also looking forward to reaching out to and educating a new audience on the ins and outs of identifying human trafficking victims, with the hope of helping young women and girls before they are marked for life, physically or emotionally.

“We’re always excited to engage new constituencies in the fight against human trafficking," said Andrea Austin, of Polaris Project. "We know that pimps often try to ‘brand’ the women and girls under their control with tattoos. Training tattoo artists is an important point of intervention that can lead to increased victim identification.”

Congratulations to The National Tattoo Association, Polaris Project, and the thousands of Change.org members who helped make this partnership possible. With increased education and resources, we can help ensure no one uses an art form so symbolic of freedom as a tool for slavery.
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Norman Collins Work Preserved as Historic Art

What great news for the history of tattooing in America! One of the nation's most loved early tattoo artists, Normal Collins, will have his life work preserved and forever linked to the history of tattoos.
An article discussing his life and contribution to this artform follows in its entirety below.


Saving 'Sailor Jerry'
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts preserves work of legendary tattoo artist Norman Collins
April 12, 2011
By NATALIE POMPILIO

TO MANY, he's the godfather of American tattooing, the original outsider artist.

Between 1940 and 1973, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins inked his distinctive tattoos on the flesh of visitors to his Hawaii shop. His distinctive style combining bold lines and careful coloration is still imitated today and can be found today on thousands - perhaps tens of thousands - of people.

"It's pure folk Americana and it has a rich history," said Erich Weiss, of Philadelphia, who wrote a book and directed a documentary about Collins. "People now consider tattooing as an art form, but back then they didn't see it that way. "

Now Center City's Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts is preserving Collins' work for prosperity with the same care they've put into historic documents and other masterpieces of art. They're finishing up the project in time to mark the 100th anniversary of Collins' birth this year.

The center is a nonprofit conservation laboratory that focuses on works on paper, ranging from paintings to rare books to photos. Among the historic documents that have crossed the center's tables: Ben Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack, abolitionist Frederick Douglass' diaries and a copy of the U.S. Constitution.

The conservators have painstaking, sometimes tedious, jobs. They must maintain the integrity of the original works while repairing obvious damage. Tools of the trade include fragile Japanese paper, brushes, erasers and gentle solvents.

The center handled three types of Collins' work: drawings on tracing paper, stencils on acetate, and "flash art," the designs that the artist displayed in his studio.

"This gave me a really wonderful opportunity to do some research on the man and his contributions to the tattoo art," said Samantha Sheesley, the conservator who headed the center's 10-person team that restored Collins' works.

Younger people may associate "Sailor Jerry" with the brand of clothing and other commercial items such as rum that bear his name. They may also be familiar with Collins' style as designer Ed Hardy was one of his proteges. Once based in Philadelphia, the Sailor Jerry brand is now headquartered in Ireland.

But they may not know that "Jerry" was a real person, a grizzled former sailor who plied his craft for years in a Honolulu shop that had lines of patrons stretching out the door.

Copyright http://articles.philly.com/
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Inflicting Ink Now Offers Laser Tattoo Removal!

Inflicting Ink Tattoo Studio is proud to announce the acquisition of a Quanta Q Plus Laser Tattoo machine at its Portsmouth, Rhode Island tattoo studio on East Main Road. The new laser system will allow Inflicting Ink to offer laser tattoo removal to all its clients.

The Quanta Q Plus Laser system uses 15-30 joules of pulse strength, can cover an area up to 6mm, and issues a broader spectrum of light with 3 wavelengths. This wavelength incorporates Ruby for the removal of darker colors like red, orange, black and dark blue, as well as the inclusion of tough to remove green and blue pigments as well.

Jeff Goyette, owner and tattoo artist at Inflicting Ink Tattoo has spent over 10 years conducting research into laser tattoo removal systems, and until now has been unsatisfied with the technology available for tattoo removal. “Most systems use a lot less power, and cover a minor 3mm of skin. Less power means that we have to administer more treatments, that can lead to excessive skin damage and prolonged pain. With the Quanta, most tattoos will be removed completely in 5 treatments, depending upon color and size. We are very excited to have this technology available for our clients here at Inflicting Ink.”

Inflicting Ink is ready to take consultations for tattoo removal starting in March 2011.


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Man in UK Donates Tattoo Removals

Inflicting Ink and the Traveling Tattoo truck loves to support charities. So when we see someone going above and beyond to help others, it's only natural for us to want to show our support actively. The article below tells the story of a man from the UK who donates his time and expertise to rid people of unwanted tattoos and scarring.



Tattoo removal firm becomes a charity
November 2010
By Barry Nelson

A CHARITY has been launched in the North-East to erase disfiguring skin marks that can ruin lives.

The Human Life Trust is the brainchild of micro-pigmentation technician Barry Crake, whose background in cosmetic services has helped hundreds of sufferers at the Bellissimo surgery he runs with his wife, Michelle, in Sunderland.

Since early last year, Mr Crake has been helping underprivileged people with free scar and tattoo removal.

He found this the work so rewarding that he decided to set up the charity.

Charitable status for the trust was granted in September and, since then, the fundraising has got under way.

The trust – which aims to raise £500,000 by January – has been formed to help alleviate the psychological, physical and social effects of unwanted tattoos, alopecia and other hair loss disorders, scarring and noninfectious skin conditions.

All of these services will be available free of charge to anyone who requires them.

A referral from any individual’s GP is enough to start the process and everyone, from children to pensioners and members of the Armed Forces, is welcome.

The objectives for the Human Life Trust are to alter the outward appearances of individuals to help resolve emotional distress, anxiety or insecurity that the marks on the skin can cause.

“The work we do at the Human Life Trust is fast and effective, and makes a lifetime of difference to people who can be close to despair when they come to us,” said Mr Crake.

“We currently have more than 30 doctor referral letters from clients wanting treatments to improve their lives for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, it is all about moving on and leaving unwelcome reminders of a difficult past behind them. We have removed radiotherapy marks from cancer sufferers and tattoos that abusive partners have inflicted on people as victims of domestic violence.

Such a simple change can be incredibly powerful in giving a person the strength to start their lives over.”

The cash is needed to enable Mr Crake to take on more staff to deal with the increasing number of referrals.

To make a donation or for more information, call free on 0845-475-0480.

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