While policing is an important tool, say the group of charities, it is targeted youth initiatives, particularly those that steer young people into work, that are "critical" to addressing the underlying issues.
The three charities, which between them specialise in work placements for young people as well as mental health and resilience, made the calls in reaction to news of an extra £100m for policing knife crime.
Movement to Work, IHEART and London Youth, say that there are thousands of vacancies and employers investing to support young people into employment through apprenticeships, work placements and other opportunities.
However, the charities claim that employers can only make a difference if young people believe that they can access these opportunities and mentors are able to show them the pathway to jobs.
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