The Young Londoners' Manifesto is calling for a more visible police force that is also more approachable for young people.
Councils are also being urged to do more to challenge negative opinions about young people in the media.
Schools and colleges need to play a greater role, providing activities after school, the manifesto adds.
The manifesto has been created by pupils in the capital who took part in a consultation event staged by the London Serious Youth Violence Board, which was set up last year by police and councils to support anti-crime initiatives.
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