### Question
How is the term restorative justice program defined?


### Answer
The term **restorative justice program** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10401* as the following:

> 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:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10401*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XVII-JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS**

