Destiny By Choice

Destiny By Choice, Inc. is dedicated to addressing domestic violence through a culturally specific, competent, and relevant approach. Domestic violence does not discriminate—it impacts people of all races, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and religions. However, it disproportionately affects women of color. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), more than 1 in 3 women in the U.S. experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime, but Black women are 2.5 times more likely to be murdered by an intimate partner than white women. Additionally, 48% of Black women have experienced psychological abuse, and 41% of Hispanic women face domestic violence in their lifetime.

We reject a “one size fits all” approach, recognizing that domestic violence is a deeply complex issue requiring collaboration across communities. Faith leaders play a crucial role, as domestic violence is often present within congregations and communities, affecting over 3 million women and millions of children annually. We equip and empower faith communities with the knowledge and tools to address this crisis from a God-centered, compassionate perspective, ensuring they can respond effectively and advocate for safer, stronger families.

We collaborate with victim services organizations, domestic violence centers, and faith communities to highlight the transformative role of faith and spirituality in ensuring the safety, healing, recovery, and renewed beginnings of victims and survivors. Additionally, Destiny By Choice partners with correctional institutions, schools, colleges, universities, men’s groups, fraternities, and sororities to address domestic and sexual violence through a culturally specific lens.