Youth violence has been named as the top priority for the police and crime commissioner’s (PCC) Youth Commission.
The commission, made up of young people aged 14 to 25, presented its latest ideas at a recent conference, attended by senior police leaders and partner organisations.
Based on feedback from more than 1,200 young people, the PCC's Youth Commission has put youth violence at the forefront of its agenda for 2026, alongside bullying, discrimination and violence against women and girls.
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Recommendations include greater early intervention, more education around crime and improved engagement with schools.
PCC Donna Jones said: "I am committed to making sure the best policing is delivered to our communities which means we rightly need to engage with people of all ages and backgrounds.
"Their contribution is vital if we are to build trust and confidence in policing and the Youth Commission enables them to do that."
Chief Constable Alexis Boon said listening to young people’s lived experiences is essential to effective policing.
Chief Constable Boon said: "It is a challenging time to grow up. Society feels increasingly polarised, serious violence is a genuine concern, and the online world brings with it a range of threats and harms."
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