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


### Answer
The term **violent offender** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3797u* as follows -

> a juvenile who has been convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, an offense that—


(1) has as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another, or the possession or use of a firearm

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVI-DRUG COURTS**

