In his Renewed Agenda for Children and Young People report, Boris Johnson commits to promoting volunteering in uniformed and non-uniformed youth organisations, including a targeted pilot project aimed at establishing uniformed youth groups in areas suffering from the impacts of serious youth violence.
Johnson also renewed his commitment to expand the Time for Action plan to set up further mentoring programmes and recruit more black men as mentors.
Introducing the report, Johnson said: "I want to increase opportunities for, and promote the aspirations of, children and young people in London, to improve their life chances and reduce youth crime.
"Engagement of young Londoners so they feel more involved in the city will continue to be central to my approach. This includes promoting positive images of young people by highlighting their achievements, whether these are through volunteering, citizenship initiatives or sporting or cultural excellence."
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