I don't think I put myself at risk, nor do others. For me, circumstances have put me into the position of having more opportunities to mess up. Risk, or risking something, is a bet. I can risk myself and freedom by commiting a crime. I might get away, but I may give something valuable up.
Risks are gambles.
You take a chance. For instance, when I was released 6 months ago, I knew my conditions of release. And I also knew not following those conditions may place me back here. I took a risk many times by not following them, and many times I got away with it. Many of these youngtaz take risks every day of their lives.