Tennessee’s ‘Ink of Hope Act’ puts tattoo artists on front lines of trafficking awareness

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new Tennessee law taking effect Jan. 1 will require tattoo artists across the state to complete training designed to help identify and safely report signs of human trafficking, expanding who may be able to recognize victims in everyday settings.

The law, known as the Ink of Hope Act, requires every licensed tattoo artist to complete up to one hour of training when renewing their license. The training focuses on recognizing warning signs of trafficking and how to report concerns without confronting a suspected trafficker or putting a victim at risk…

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