60-Hour Domestic & Sexual Violence Certification

60-Hour certification provides basic training for individuals who are interested in working directly with those affected by domestic & sexual violence.

This training qualifies participants for statewide certification. Mutual Ground is an ICDVP and ICASA approved training site. Virtual training does not qualify participants for the CDVP exam. Participants must complete all sixty hours of training in order to earn the certification.

60 Continuing Education Units are available for the following professionals in Illinois:

  • Social workers (LSW/LCSW)

  • Professional counselors (LPC/LCPC)

  • Addictions counselors

Summer Session:
May 20 - June 12, 2024

Training schedule:
Pre-Live (Self-Study Sessions) - May 20-31, 2024
In Person: June 3-6, 2024 - 8:30am-4:30pm
In Person: June 10 - 12, 2024 - 8:30am-5:00pm

Training Cost:

The cost for this training is $275.

*A discounted rate is available for Mutual Ground Direct Service volunteers. Visit our Volunteer Page for more information about volunteer opportunities or to complete an application.