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


### Answer
The term **sanctions** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee* as follows -

> tangible, proportional consequences that hold the juvenile offender accountable for the offense committed

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

