### Question
How is the term young adult defined?


### Answer
The term **young adult** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3743* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3743*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ESTABLISHMENT OF BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE**

