Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals

Approved Training/Supervision/CEU Sites    ~    ICDVP Board of Directors

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Quick Clicks for Manual & Forms

ICDVP Policy & Procedure Manual (updated February 2008)  

Certified Domestic Violence Professional Renewal Application

CEU Petition Forms

Approved Training/Supervision/CEU Site combined renewal form

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Criteria for Certification

The ICDVP,Inc. Board  has contracted with Continental Testing Services, Inc. to conduct its Certified Domestic Violence Professional program.  Tests are given twice annually in the Chicago Metropolitan Area and in Springfield.  The tests are usually offered every February and September, with deadlines to get applications in 4-6 weeks prior to the actual test.  For an information packet and an application, call Continental Testing Services, Inc. at 708–354–9911. 

Certification will be applicable for two years, at which time the applicant must renew the certification.  In order to renew the certification, the Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) must  complete 30 Continuing Education Unit’s (CEU's) within the two year period.

Requirements for Eligibility

The following are requirements to become a Certified Domestic Violence Professional. 

1.Complete 40 hour training at an ICDVP, Inc. approved training site.

The ICDVP, Inc. Board publishes a list of approved sources for the 40 hour training on this website (see link at top or bottom of this page).

Candidates must submit documentation that they have completed the 40 hour training at one of the ICDVP, Inc. approved training sites.

2. Complete 150 hours of direct service or supervision of direct service at an ICDVP, Inc. approved supervision site--within 2 years of application to be a Certified Domestic Violence Professional.

The ICDVP, Inc. Board publishes a list of identified supervision sites.

Candidates for Certification will be required to submit documentation of their service hours.

3. Pass the knowledge based certification test.  The test will be offered twice annually,    both in Springfield and in the Chicago metropolitan area.