TATTOO REMOVAL PROGRAM
“Erase the Past” is a free tattoo removal program designed to assist teens and young adults in breaking their gang ties by removing visible tattoos from their face, neck, and arms.

In order to be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Live in the city of Long Beach or surrounding areas with approval
2. Be between the ages of 14 and 29
3. Have parental consent, if under the age of 18.
4. Must be attending school, working, or actively seeking employment.
5. All applicants will undergo a law enforcement screening to ensure they have not had gang contact, pending cases or other law enforcement contact within the last six months.
6. Must perform five (5) hours of volunteer service at pre-approved sites prior to each treatment. It takes approximately 4-6 treatments to completely remove a tattoo.

For more information on how to get started please contact:
Long Beach Police Department - Community Relations Division
(562) 570-7229 office or (562) 818-9950 cell
email

“ERASE THE PAST” is a community based program that is sponsored by:
Doctor Bryna Kane, Edward Glassberg, and Patricia Yun
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach Police Department
City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine
City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services
Long Beach Volunteer Center
Long Beach Youth Services Department