CYP Now - Young people share plans to tackle youth violence and exploitation with London mayor

Hundreds of young people involved in programmes to boost opportunities for under-25s have taken part in an event to share solutions to the biggest issues facing their generation including youth violence and exploitation, poor mental health and racism.

Sadiq Khan and Carlton Cole speak at the London Hope Hack event. Picture: London VRU

The UK’s biggest Hope Hack event saw more than 250 14- to 25-year-olds gather at the London Stadium to put forward their ideas and solutions to some of London’s biggest challenges as part of a Voice of Young Londoners report for the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Some young people’s ideas have been shared directly with Khan, who also asked his violence reduction unit (VRU) to capture the views of young people at the event on Thursday (16 February).

During the event, which was also attended by former West Ham, Chelsea and England striker Carlton Cole, Khan announced that the VRU has opened applications for a new cohort to join its agenda-setting Young People’s Action Group (YPAG).

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