### Question
How does JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION define at-risk youth?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5667e*, **at-risk youth** is defined as:

> a youth at risk of educational failure or dropping out of school or involvement in delinquent activities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5667e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 72-JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION > SUBCHAPTER II-PROGRAMS AND OFFICES > Part G-Mentoring**

