Transforming painful reminders into symbols of hope.
ARI is a survivor-led nonprofit providing tattoo removal, cover-ups, and trauma-informed support and training.
What We Do
Tattoo Removal or Restoration
Partnering with trusted professionals to remove or restore trauma-related tattoos.
Trauma-Informed Support & Counseling
We provide support and resources to help survivors heal at their own pace.
Training & Education
We provide survivor-led training to help professionals recognize trauma and respond with care.
Advocacy & Survivor Voice Elevation
ARI amplifies survivor voices, fostering leadership and collaboration to inspire change and build safer communities.
In 2025, ARI is making an impact
Each transformation is living proof that healing is possible.
With survivor consent, we highlight before-and-after visuals that show what restoration looks like in real life–scars softened, exploitation & gang markings gone, stories rewritten.
