To tackle the mounting challenges of knife crime, mental health and future employment, the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for youth affairs has called for political leadership "from the top".
This would include a Department for Education minister, who would be answerable to parliament and government for youth policy.
Also among the moves proposed is a strengthened national body for youth work to mobilise, train and support professionals, trainees and skilled volunteers.
The inquiry, which received written evidence, held parliamentary hearings and visited local youth projects and services over five months last year, also describes cuts to youth work as "short-sighted" and recommends investment in youth work to provide long-term savings.
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