### Question
What is the definition of restorative justice program?


### Answer
The definition of **restorative justice program** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee*:

> a program that emphasizes the moral accountability of an offender toward the victim and the affected community and may include community reparations boards, restitution (in the form of monetary payment or service to the victim or, where no victim can be identified, service to the affected community), and mediation between victim and offender

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;F-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

