April is a time of new beginnings. It also marks Second Chance Month, which puts a spotlight on the experiences of formerly incarcerated people and the stigma they face for having a criminal record. An effort to help erase that stigma is underway at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. A UCSF doctor working there runs a tattoo removal clinic that aims to give people who’ve faced hardship a new start.

<p>April is a time of new beginnings. It also marks Second Chance Month, which puts a spotlight on the experiences of formerly incarcerated people and the stigma they face for having a criminal record. An effort to help erase that stigma is underway at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. A UCSF doctor working there runs a tattoo removal clinic that aims to give people who&rsquo;ve faced hardship a new start.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>