Johnson made the announcement while visiting the Brixton Road Youth Centre, which is successfully managed by young people.
Calling the Shots, run by the From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation and Watch Over Me, run by the Kids Task Force are both aimed at tackling gun and knife crime through targeted educational programmes and guidance for young Londoners.
The third project is also a Kids Task Force initiative designed to teach seven to 11 year olds about personal behaviour, crime and safety.
Johnson said: “These projects are perfect examples of the youth initiatives we desperately need across London to engage young people. They offer guidance, information and most importantly steer young people away from the lure of gangs and criminal activity.”
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