AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026

Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of Future Violence Act of 2026 or the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 This bill directs the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the factors that contribute to acts of animal cruelty and analyze acts of animal cruelty as a predictor of future violence against humans. Additionally, the bill requires the NIJ to make legislative and regulatory policy recommendations to Congress to address the risk factors and develop effective interventions and diversion strategies at the federal, state, and local levels. Finally, the bill authorizes DOJ to establish a grant program to support the development and strengthening of detection strategies and early intervention or diversion resources to stop acts of animal cruelty and rehabilitate offenders.