### Question
What does civil commitment program mean?


### Answer
**Civil commitment program** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 16971*:

> a program that involves—


(A) secure civil confinement, including appropriate control, care, and treatment during such confinement

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16971*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 151-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER II-CIVIL COMMITMENT OF DANGEROUS SEX OFFENDERS**

