Moses Riek discusses youth crime prevention in Victoria

Moses Riek, a former resident of Pakenham, Melbourne, is sharing his personal history to highlight the complexities of youth crime prevention in Victoria. After moving to Australia from South Sudan as a child, Riek experienced a transition from low-level offenses, such as shoplifting, to more serious violent crimes.

In 2020, Riek received a four-year prison sentence. He attributes his descent into crime to several factors, including the loss of a basketball career due to injury and the social pressures of falling into the wrong crowd. His story serves as a case study in how early interventions and life changes can impact the trajectory of young offenders.