The call from the Prison Reform Trust comes after a study claimed that introducing smaller, local units for young offenders would reduce levels of violence.
The research, conducted by Nottingham University into Glen Parva young offender institution (YOI) in Leicester, concluded that levels of violence were too high.
It highlighted the fact that gang violence is a problem within the establishment, because the YOI draws inmates from two cities – Leicester and Nottingham.
Juliet Lyon, director of the Prison Reform Trust, said a review of the youth secure estate announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling last month offers the opportunity to address the issue.
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