AVERT Future Violence Act of 2024

This bill establishes a federal study to examine the link between animal cruelty and future violence against humans, requiring the Justice Department to analyze risk factors and recommend prevention strategies. It also creates a grant program providing up to $2 million in funding for eligible entities - such as states, local governments, animal shelters, domestic violence organizations, and mental health providers - to develop training, data systems, and early intervention programs. The key mechanisms include a mandated research study on animal cruelty as a predictor of human violence and grants to support collaborative efforts between law enforcement, courts, and service providers. The policy changes focus on using data-driven approaches to address animal cruelty as part of broader violence prevention, without altering existing laws around veterinary care, hunting, or animal slaughter.