Making a Difference Together
setting standards for certification, training and supervision of domestic violence professionals in Illinois
get certifiedCDVP
Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) is the standard for individuals who provide services and support for domestic abuse victims and their families.
CPAIP
Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professionals (CPAIP) provide intervention and rehabilitation support for domestic abuse offenders.
Certified Sites
For locations and agencies that provide counseling services, group support, training or employment to CDVPs or CPAIP professionals.


About Us
Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc.
The Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals, Inc. (ICDVP) was established to foster uniformity in domestic violence and partner abuse intervention services throughout the State of Illinois, and create recognized professions of Certified Domestic Violence Professionals (CDVP) and Certified Partner Abuse Intervention Professionals (CPAIP) by setting standards to certify domestic violence and partner intervention professionals and regulating the process of certification.
learn more
CDVP/CPAIP Certification – September 2023 Renewal Notice
April 25, 2023
CDVP/CPAIP Certification – Renewal Notice Expiration Date: 09/30/23 Important Reminder: If you used the two-month extension during the previous renewal
Congratulations on 20 years of CDVP certification!
March 11, 2023
ICDVP would like to congratulate the following individuals on achieving 20 years of certification as a Certified Domestic Violence Professional.
Testing Resource Update
December 22, 2022
The testing resource titled Russell, Jan “Orders of Protection/Enforcement of Orders of Protection” has been removed from the list for
CDVP/CPAIP Certification – March 2023 Renewal Notice
September 21, 2022
CDVP/CPAIP Certification – Renewal Notice Expiration date: 03/31/23 Important Reminder: Per a previous notice sent out to all certified individuals,