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Community violence prevention

Break the cycle.Build what comes next.

The Domino Affect helps young people and families address the roots of violence through mental health support, stronger relationships, resource access, and resilient communities.

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One supported young person can begin a chain reaction for a family, a neighborhood, and a generation.

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Est. 2021Turn pain into purpose.

Where the cycle begins

Violence grows where support is missing.

When mental health care, stable family connections, essential resources, or a clear path home are absent, the gaps compound. We step into those gaps with practical support built around healing, accountability, and opportunity.

Our north star

Our mission and vision for lasting change.

Our work is grounded in the source commitments established by The Domino Affect: address root causes, support healing, strengthen families, and build resilient communities.

Mission

Create safer communities by addressing the root causes of violence.

Our mission is to create safer communities by addressing the root causes of violence through comprehensive mental health support, strengthening family dynamics, addressing barriers to resources, and fostering community resilience. We are committed to empowering individuals and families with the tools and resources they need to overcome challenges, heal from trauma, and build a foundation of peace and well-being for future generations.

Vision

A global society where every individual is supported.

We envision a global society where every individual is supported by strong mental health resources, nurtured by healthy family relationships, protected by just and equitable systems, and empowered by a connected and resilient community. Through our collective efforts, we strive to eliminate violence and cultivate environments where safety, healing, and positive growth are accessible to all.

Our programs

Help fund our programs.

Your gift puts tangible support into the hands of young people and families.

Fund the programs
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8-Week Youth Cohorts

Inside juvenile detention centers, young people learn emotional regulation, self-care, and accountability.

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Re-Entry Bags

Hygiene products, journals, and practical resources help young people return home with dignity and support.

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Family & Community Support

Stronger connections help families navigate challenges and prevent repeat cycles of harm.

Every gift creates a ripple.

One domino can set lasting change in motion.

Community timeline

The work, as it happens.

Updates are on the way.

Follow along as programs, partnerships, and community milestones begin to fill this timeline.

What we fight for

Four conditions that make change possible.

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Mental Health Support

Comprehensive mental health support helps people heal from trauma and build emotional resilience.

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Strengthening Families

Families receive the support, education, and resources they need to thrive and nurture future generations.

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Breaking Resource Barriers

Removing obstacles to critical resources promotes equity, stability, and opportunity for all.

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Community Resilience

Connected communities are better equipped to overcome challenges, reduce violence, and build a safer future.

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Dominique WhippleChief Impact Officer

A letter from our Chief Impact Officer

“I wanted to turn pain into purpose.”

The Domino Affect was born in 2021 from Dominique Whipple’s experience as a survivor of gun violence and a need to understand the root causes behind the choices people make.

What she found was a common thread: the absence of something vital. Whether it is resources, education, family, or support, unmet needs can lead individuals and families into difficult situations.

The Domino Affect exists to address those gaps, uplift communities, and create a safer, more hopeful future for the next generation. We believe pain can have a purpose when it is transformed into healing and progress.

“I challenge you to utilize your pain to be a link to the chain of change.”

Our staff

Meet the people moving the work forward.

Staff members bring lived experience, community connection, and practical support to every program.

Dominique Whipple, Chief Impact Officer01

Dominique Whipple

Chief Impact Officer

Jharon Perkins, Visual Storyteller02

Jharon Perkins

Visual Storyteller

Roxanna Whipple, Engagement Leader03

Roxanna Whipple

Engagement Leader

Corissa Rudolph, Program Facilitator04

Corissa Rudolph

Program Facilitator

Board of directors

Meet The Domino Affect board.

Six community leaders serving The Domino Affect as board members.

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Mariah Drake

Vice Chair

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Holly Hay

Secretary

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Keontae Lee

Treasurer

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Roxanna Whipple

Board Member

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Theresa Brackens

Board Member

Be part of the chain reaction

Your support could be the first domino.

Help launch youth cohorts, re-entry support, and family-centered programs that create a safer, more hopeful path forward.

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