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


### Answer
The term **offender** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2801* as follows -

> any adult or juvenile—


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

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

