### Question
How is the term youth offender defined?


### Answer
The term **youth offender** is defined in *20 U.S.C. § 1135g* as the following:

> a male or female offender under the age of 25, who is incarcerated in a State prison, including a prerelease facility

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1135g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER X-POSTSECONDARY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS > Part E-Grants to States for Workplace and Community Transition Training for Incarcerated Youth Offenders**

