Less Equal than Others is published by the Race for Justice campaign, set up by Clinks, an organisation which supports the work of voluntary organisations in the criminal justice system, the National Body of Black Prisoner Support Groups and Nacro.
The report calls on the government and local authorities to commission third sector organisations from within the BME communities to carry out preventative work.
It also calls for youth offending teams to map BME services providing prevention work in their areas and for the government to review community sentences to ensure they are sensitive to the needs to BME groups, particularly young people.
Norma Hoyte, board member of Clinks, said: "We hope that anyone working in criminal justice, the equalities and voluntary sector will read this report and engage with us to make a difference.
"The community centred approach should be encouraged and integrated within the government's plans rather than being seen as an add-on."
11 Million, Clubs for Young People, and Bradford Youth Development Partnership are among more than 140 organisations supporting the campaign.
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