The finding emerged after focus groups were asked to prioritise how they want the YJB to disseminate best practice in 2012/13.
The report makes recommendations about which priorities should be taken forward next year, and what any resulting projects might look like.
Measuring programme outcomes can help youth offending teams argue a case for funding from statutory partners and reflects an ongoing shift towards payment-by-results in the youth justice arena.
The report stated that: "Across the [focus] groups, the view was shared that this area is a priority because very little is known about how effective YOT and secure estate practice is, including programmes that they may develop themselves.
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