### Question
What does restorative justice program mean?


### Answer
**Restorative justice program** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee*:

> a program that emphasizes the moral accountability of an offender toward the victim and the affected community and may include community reparations boards, restitution (in the form of monetary payment or service to the victim or, where no victim can be identified, service to the affected community), and mediation between victim and offender

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;F-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

