WATCH | Young people tell their stories - Inside a youth justice residence

They come from violent homes, addiction homes, homes without safety and sometimes homes without food. Every single one of them has been exposed to gangs. That was their normal. They followed in the only footsteps they knew. Stole cars, committed aggravated burglaries, and worse. Now these 14 to 17-year-olds call youth justice residence Te Au rere a te Tonga home.