Steps To Becoming an Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP )Facilitator

If you are interested in becoming a certified Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP) Facilitator in the state of Georgia, here are the steps you will need to take.

A Certified FVIP Facilitator instructs classes that offenders of domestic violence are court-ordered to attend. This is not certification for someone who would like to work with victims of domestic violence.

Initial FVIP Facilitator Certification Requirements

Facilitator applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Your certification date will be prorated to the nearest January 1.

Watch the FVIP Rules Certification Primer to view an overview of the Program and Facilitator Certification processes.

Commission Provided FVIP Basics Training (20 Hours)
- Facilitators in Training must complete FVIP Basics 1 Training before beginning any other facilitator certification requirements
Commission Approved Training (40 Hours)
- Commission Approved Training is found under GCFV-Approved Training
Community Education and Victim Advocacy (40 Hours)
- 15 hours must be Task Force on Family Violence
Participant Observer in Certified FVIP (36 Hours)
Direct Face to Face Classroom Contact (36 Hours)
- Complete only after Participant Observer hours
Recommendation Letter
- Written and signed by the certified facilitator with whom you complete direct face-to-face hours with
Education Requirement
- 4 Year Degree or 2 years’ experience as a group facilitator, instructor or counselor
Code of Ethics (signed)
Principles of Practice (signed)
Background information and background check authorization
Application fee ($150)
- Prorated to the nearest January 1

Due to mail delays, we request that you send an electronic copy of your application to [email protected].

An invoice will be sent to you to pay with a credit card. If you would like to pay with a check, mail payment to:

Georgia Commission on Family Violence

Attn: FVIP Initial Facilitator Certification

2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Ste 866 East Tower

Atlanta, Ga 30334

Background Check forms (Submit forms with application. GCFV will process your background check.)

Applicant Privacy Rights Signature Form

GCIC Awareness Statement

Georgia Driver's History Consent Form

Name Based Criminal Consent Form

FVIP Facilitator Recertification Requirements

Facilitator Recertification Application are accepted on January 1 annually. Please do not submit facilitator recertification applications prior to your January 1st recertification date. Facilitators must renew their certification every two years.

Commission Approved Training (12 Hours Annually with a total of 24 hours at recertification)
- Commission Approved Training is found under GCFV-Approved Training
Task Force on Family Violence Meeting Attendance (3 Meetings Annually with a total of 6 meetings at recertification)

Submit Applications:

Due to mail delays, we request that you send an electronic copy of your application to [email protected]