### Question
How is the "offender" defined?


### Answer
The term **offender** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 3102* as follows -

> an adult or juvenile—


(A) who is or has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process, and for whom services under this Act may be beneficial

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY**

