Insight for Sunday 11 January 2009
Figures show young people who've been exposed to violence at home are more likely to hurt others. But more than half of the young adults affected are bucking those expectations, many without the help of official agencies.
So how are they doing it? Cherie McQuilkin looks at how some young people are finding another way out.
First broadcast on 25 May 2008
Picture: Youth leaders from a programme targetting youth gangs in Porirua, showing their "Brothers Not Colours" slogan.