### Question
Can you define what violent offender means?


### Answer
**Violent offender** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 3797u*:

> a juvenile who has been convicted of, or adjudicated delinquent for, a felony-level 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**

