# Forced tattoo removal in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/forced-tattoo-removal-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-07-30T22:25:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

A 53‑year‑old Dutch woman, identified as Joke, began a series of laser treatments to erase roughly 250 tattoos that an abusive ex‑partner forced onto her face and body. The removal is being carried out by the Rotterdam‑based foundation Spijt van Tattoo, which provides free laser therapy to victims of forced tattooing. By the end of July 2026, seven sessions had been completed, with the patient reporting significant improvement and a renewed sense of freedom. The foundation’s director, Andy Han, said the organization plans to expand its free‑treatment model internationally to support more survivors.

The two snapshots, dated July 28 and July 30 2026, document the same ongoing treatment process and the foundation’s expansion ambitions.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Dutch Woman Undergoes Laser Removal of 250 Forced Tattoos

Dutch victim Joke receives free laser treatment from Rotterdam’s Spijt van Tattoo to erase 250 tattoos forced by an abusive ex, marking a step toward recovery.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-woman-undergoes-laser-removal-of-250-forced-tattoos

### 2026-07-28: Dutch woman begins laser removal of 250 forced tattoos

A Dutch woman forced to get 250 tattoos by an abusive ex is now receiving free laser removal from the Rotterdam‑based Spijt van Tattoo foundation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-woman-begins-laser-removal-of-250-forced-tattoos

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