Mohamed Hedi
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The candid life story of Moroccan street criminal Mohamed.
For a long time, Mohamed Hedi's (born 1992) life was defined by two certainties: either he'd be dealing drugs and committing robberies, or he'd be in prison. School didn't go his way, and although he was a good footballer, youth stints at FC Utrecht and PSV didn't yield any results.
In his criminal career, he is indeed successful. When he is arrested for the umpteenth time, he realizes he must turn his back on crime. A long road follows, but he succeeds; these days he helps young offenders get back on track. But the streets still beckon.
Why do boys with a Moroccan migration background end up in crime more often than their peers of Dutch descent? How can this be prevented? "Off the Street" is a true and inspiring story about poverty, inequality, temptation, and finding meaning.
"This is a hopeful story about a young man from Utrecht who has shown that it is possible to leave crime and make a positive contribution to our society. I've met Mohamed several times; his strength as a role model for young people is invaluable." - Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht.
About the author: Author Hugo Verkley (born 1985) has written twelve nonfiction books and won several awards. For this book, he interviewed Mohamed, his family and friends, and experts in the field of crime, dozens of times.
The candid life story of Moroccan street criminal Mohamed.
For a long time, Mohamed Hedi's (born 1992) life was defined by two certainties: either he'd be dealing drugs and committing robberies, or he'd be in prison. School didn't go his way, and although he was a good footballer, youth stints at FC Utrecht and PSV didn't yield any results.
In his criminal career, he is indeed successful. When he is arrested for the umpteenth time, he realizes he must turn his back on crime. A long road follows, but he succeeds; these days he helps young offenders get back on track. But the streets still beckon.
Why do boys with a Moroccan migration background end up in crime more often than their peers of Dutch descent? How can this be prevented? "Off the Street" is a true and inspiring story about poverty, inequality, temptation, and finding meaning.
"This is a hopeful story about a young man from Utrecht who has shown that it is possible to leave crime and make a positive contribution to our society. I've met Mohamed several times; his strength as a role model for young people is invaluable." - Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht.
About the author: Author Hugo Verkley (born 1985) has written twelve nonfiction books and won several awards. For this book, he interviewed Mohamed, his family and friends, and experts in the field of crime, dozens of times.
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The candid life story of Moroccan street criminal Mohamed.
For a long time, Mohamed Hedi's (born 1992) life was defined by two certainties: either he'd be dealing drugs and committing robberies, or he'd be in prison. School didn't go his way, and although he was a good footballer, youth stints at FC Utrecht and PSV didn't yield any results.
In his criminal career, he is indeed successful. When he is arrested for the umpteenth time, he realizes he must turn his back on crime. A long road follows, but he succeeds; these days he helps young offenders get back on track. But the streets still beckon.
Why do boys with a Moroccan migration background end up in crime more often than their peers of Dutch descent? How can this be prevented? "Off the Street" is a true and inspiring story about poverty, inequality, temptation, and finding meaning.
"This is a hopeful story about a young man from Utrecht who has shown that it is possible to leave crime and make a positive contribution to our society. I've met Mohamed several times; his strength as a role model for young people is invaluable." - Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht.
About the author: Author Hugo Verkley (born 1985) has written twelve nonfiction books and won several awards. For this book, he interviewed Mohamed, his family and friends, and experts in the field of crime, dozens of times.