An investigation by HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Prisons found a fifth of young people released from young offender institutions were convicted of a further offence within three months of release.
The report, which followed the experiences of 50 boys aged 12 to 17 detained in institutions across England and Wales, outlines a series of recommendations to government departments and agencies to improve the support provided to young offenders after release.
Its findings revealed there was inadequate support for helping these young people find accommodation, with some being told where they would be living just days before release.
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