AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024

HR 7396, the AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024, requires the federal government to study the connection between animal cruelty and future violence against humans. It mandates a National Institute of Justice study analyzing whether animal cruelty predicts future violence (like domestic abuse) and developing early intervention strategies. The bill also creates a $2 million annual grant program (2025-2029) for eligible entities - such as states, courts, animal shelters, and domestic violence organizations - to fund training, data systems, and prevention programs targeting both animal cruelty and related human violence. These grants specifically support efforts to identify animal cruelty cases earlier and provide rehabilitation for offenders to prevent future harm to people or animals.