The call forms part of a six-step action plan launched by the Positive Futures Youth Advisory Board.
Young people on the advisory board of the Home Office programme, which is currently aimed at 10- to 19-year-olds, have also called for better relationships between young people and police, and an increased focus on tackling gang culture.
Chris Wright, chief executive of Catch22, which manages the programme, said: “Positive Futures has an incredible track record of helping tens of thousands of young people and ensures young people have a voice about future policy and services.
“At Catch22 we recognise young people’s potential as thought leaders for social change."
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