The academies would provide support closer to young offenders' homes so they have better access to services that prevent them committing further crime.
The project, which is being spearheaded by east London Foyer East Potential and children's welfare specialists, aims to substantially reduce reoffending rates.
The academies would provide close-to-home secure accommodation for offenders detained on remand and a wide range of services to support young offenders not in custody. The plans also call for a Foyer-style service for young custody leavers.
Anne Sofer, the former National Children's Bureau chair who sits on the project's steering group, said: "There is already supposed to be a focus on rehabilitation but what happens is offenders end up being sent all over the country, visits from professionals are too rushed and contact with family members becomes more difficult."
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