### Question
How does the law define young adult?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 20143*, **young adult** is defined as:

> an individual who is age 21 or younger but not a juvenile

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20143*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL VICTIM COMPENSATION AND SERVICES**

