Crime by ALISON SANDY (7 News) 15th Mar 2021 5:22 AM
Premium Content A former bikie has spoken out for the first time about his experience with Queensland Police Service s controversial Exit Program. In an exclusive interview, John (not his real name), is the first participant to speak directly to the media after the program s interviews with former bikie members were released. He said he wanted to remain anonymous because he still had a lot of enemies . A few years ago, I got involved in something and ended up in jail and there was no support for me, he told 7 News. I lost my family, I lost my kids to child services and there was nobody there to pick me up.
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Former bikies speak out about benefits of Queensland Government s gang exit program, but expert says they are a minority
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Men who want to find a way out of outlaw bikie gangs are signing up to a Queensland Government-funded program to help them cut ties with the criminal subculture.
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Dan Kilian says the warring between clubs meant he was always watching his back
Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll says police hope the program will reduce crime
Bikie gang recruitment tricks revealed in exit program Outlaw motorcycle gangs are recruiting younger men who are drawn to the gangster image and keen to get rich quick, a new study has shown.
Crime by Darren Cartwright
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Subscriber only Outlaw motorcycle members now have a government-backed exit strategy to renounce their allegiance, including counselling and support to tackle any drug and alcohol issues. Queensland Police Minister Mark Ryan MP said the Exit Program was an Australian first and would assist former outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members wanting a new and crime-free life. This is about helping gang members transform their lives and turn their backs on gangs. it s the first program of this type in the southern hemisphere, Mr Ryan said.