The reports are expected to draw attention to the failings of custodial sentences in reducing reoffending.
The National Audit Office's report, in particular, is expected to criticise gaps in education for young prisoners as a key reason for high levels of reoffending.
Paul Kennedy, chief executive of Nacro, said: "The office's finding reinforces the need to reduce the use of custody for young offenders and I hope there will be radical changes as a result of this report, rather than just tinkering at the edges of the system."
Roger Howard, chief executive of Crime Concern, said the findings on reoffending could result in major amendments to the youth justice system.
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