Become Certified in Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety
Discover How to Recognize Warning Signs of Domestic Violence, Respond Safely, and Guide Victims Toward the Right Help — Without Being a Lawyer or Therapist.
Join the Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety Certification Training today and gain the knowledge, tools, and confidence to stop feeling helpless when you suspect abuse — whether you’re in healthcare, business, education, customer service, leadership, or community work. This 1-Day Certification Training gives you the trauma-informed knowledge and practical tools to respond with confidence and care.
✔ Professional certification training
✔ Industry-neutral (for all professions)
✔ Lifetime access
✔ Updated training resources included
✔ Learn practical, real-world response skills
Enroll today for only $147 (Regular cost $1,997).
Early Enrollment for the January 30 Cohort Is Now Open
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) is an International Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Organization. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinized to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements
What You'll Learn
A Step-By-Step, In-Depth Certification Training in Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety
Learn the trauma-informed strategies to recognize warning signs of domestic violence, respond safely, and guide victims toward trusted resources — in workplaces, communities, and everyday life. (Value: $1,000)
Learn the Domestic Violence & Gender-Based Violence Recognition Framework
Understand the patterns of power and control, coercive control, and the hidden forms of abuse beyond physical violence — including financial, psychological, sexual coercion, stalking, and digital abuse.
(Value: $497)
A Breakdown of the Exact Communication Scripts & Safety Tools You Can Use Immediately
You’ll receive practical response tools showing what to say, what not to say, and how to support victims without escalating risk or taking on legal/clinical roles. (Value: $500)
Digital Credential & Badge
A digital credential and badge you can proudly showcase on LinkedIn, your certificate section, and your email signature. (Value: $497)
Certificate: Certified in Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety
(Issued upon successful completion of the final exam.)
Bonus #1: Domestic Violence Warning Signs & Red Flag Assessment Tool
A structured checklist to help you spot DV/GBV patterns and identify high-risk warning indicators.
Bonus #2: Free Access to a Private Professional Learning Network
Connect with other certified professionals and continue learning beyond the training through peer discussion and resource sharing.
Bonus #3: Your Name & Qualification Listed in the USIDHR Certified Directory
Your credential can be listed in the USIDHR directory — 100% verifiable by employers, clients, or organizations seeking trained professionals.
Course Overview
1-Day Certification Training
Start anytime. Designed to complete in one day or at your own pace.
$147
Certification Training + Digital Credential
Self-paced
Progress at your own speed
Lifetime Access
Plus access to course updates
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
Why get a Certificate?
How can you benefit from a certificate from the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR)?
A certificate from the USIDHR may give you:
Respect as a trained professional
1 CEU(Continuing Education Units)*
A competitive advantage in your workplace and industry
Compliance with domestic violence training requirements in your state or profession
A powerful credential to showcase on LinkedIn and your resume
Assurance to employers, clients, and organizations of your professionalism
Evidence of your expertise
Higher earnings (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Certificates: A fast track to careers)
Do you have a group or want to register more than 10 people?
We offer exclusive discounts for organizations and teams to make training more accessible.
Email us at info@usidhr.org for details about group rates and tailored training options.
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
Curriculum Highlights
INTRODUCTION & COURSE OBJECTIVES
Understand what you will learn, what this certification qualifies you to do, and how to use this training responsibly and ethically.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FOUNDATIONS: DEFINITIONS & TYPES OF GBV
Learn what domestic violence is (and what it isn’t), how it differs from gender-based violence, and how abuse can show up in different relationships and settings.
TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONSE: THE SKILLS THAT PROTECT VICTIMS
Learn how trauma impacts behavior and communication, and how to respond in a way that supports safety, dignity, and trust.
POWER & CONTROL + COERCIVE CONTROL (THE CORE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
Understand the pattern behind domestic violence and why abuse is about control—not just physical harm.
TYPES OF ABUSE BEYOND PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
Identify emotional, psychological, sexual coercion, financial abuse, isolation tactics, and other signs that many people overlook.
DIGITAL ABUSE + STALKING: MODERN WARNING SIGNS
Learn how abusers use phones, social media, monitoring, and harassment—and how to recognize these patterns safely.
HOW TO SPOT THE SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Recognize victim indicators, behavioral cues, environmental warning signs, and high-risk red flags in workplaces and communities.
WHAT TO SAY & WHAT NOT TO SAY (SAFE COMMUNICATION SCRIPTS)
Learn exactly how to speak when you suspect DV, what language builds trust, and what words can unintentionally increase danger.
WHEN SOMEONE DISCLOSES ABUSE: SUPPORT & NEXT STEPS
Learn how to respond to a disclosure calmly, avoid victim-blaming, protect confidentiality, and guide the person toward appropriate help.
SAFETY PLANNING BASICS: GUIDING VICTIMS TOWARD SAFE OPTIONS
Learn basic safety planning principles and what to prioritize—without trying to “rescue” or escalate danger.
US LAW FOUNDATIONS: RIGHTS, PROTECTIONS & REPORTING BOUNDARIES
Understand the essentials of US domestic violence protections, protective orders, reporting considerations, and legal options—explained for non-lawyers.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS: GBV AS A HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE
Learn how international standards address gender-based violence and why legal systems differ across countries—so the training is globally relevant.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VS FEMICIDE: ESCALATION & LETHALITY RISK
Learn how domestic violence can escalate toward lethal danger, key high-risk indicators, and how to respond appropriately when risk increases.
PRACTICAL CASE STUDIES & REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS
Apply what you learn through realistic scenarios based on workplace, healthcare, and community situations.
FINAL EXAM + CERTIFICATION QUIZ
Complete the final exam and earn your official certificate:
Certified in Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety.
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
Why Get Certified with the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights?
The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) is a think tank based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to advance education for all and provide solutions to enhance global understanding through research, training, and programs.
By taking the Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety Certification Training, you gain the knowledge and tools necessary to become a trained and informed professional who can recognize warning signs of domestic violence and gender-based violence, respond safely using trauma-informed communication, and guide victims toward trusted resources — without being a lawyer or therapist.
In this role, you will be able to support safer environments in your workplace and community by helping others increase awareness and apply the right response strategies. You’ll learn how domestic violence impacts individuals across every industry, how to spot indicators of coercive control and abuse, how to respond to disclosures appropriately, and how to guide individuals toward safety and professional support using the US legal framework and international standards.
Not only will you gain personal and professional benefits — you can also create a greater impact. That’s because for each course you take with USIDHR, you are also contributing to our charitable mission to support vulnerable children around the world with access to education.
Through our charitable program, Edu for Every Child, we support children by providing them with much-needed resources to go to school. We believe each child deserves access to quality education, and we provide Edu-boxes that include uniforms, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, and the necessities needed to attend school for an entire year.
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
About the Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of USIDHR. Trained over 15,000 people in human rights education.
Professional Recognition
President's Volunteer Service Award recipient
Lifetime Achievement Award from two American Presidents
Academic Excellence
Master of Laws with honors
PhD Candidate in Global Security
15,000+ students trained
About USIDHR
The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights is the leading institute certifying consultants in diplomacy and human rights. Located in Washington, D.C., with graduates in over 136 countries, USIDHR provides high-quality instruction for public and private sectors.
30K+
Graduates
Certified professionals worldwide
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With USIDHR footprint
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Meet Your Course Instructor
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu is an International Human Rights Law Specialist and founder of the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights.
For more than a decade working in human rights education, she has trained more than 18,000 people.
Her expertise has been shared with individuals, policy makers in Congress, government officials, and leaders of international organizations.
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu was awarded by two American Presidents: once with the President's Volunteer Service Award, in 2018, and with the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022, by President Biden.
Other awards include letters of appreciation from governors, U.S. Senators and Representatives, local legislators and other non-governmental organizations.
She has a Doctorate in Global Security from American Military University and two Master of Laws.
Dr. Isabelle Vladoiu
International Human Rights Law Specialist
Founder, US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights
Why Get Certified with the US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights?
Trusted by Top Organizations Worldwide
The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) is a think tank based in Washington, DC.
Our mission is to advance education for all and provide solutions to enhance global understanding through research, training and programs.
For each course you take with USIDHR you are in fact making a donation to help vulnerable children around the world don't miss out on quality education.
Through our charitable program, Edu for Every Child, we support 258 million children by providing them with much-needed resources to go to school.
We believe each child deserves access to quality education.
We provide them with the Edu-boxes that contain uniforms, shoes, backpack, school supplies and all necessities to go to school for an entire year.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is it really only $147?
YES! If you arrived on this website it means that you get to use the promotion available and pay only $147 for the entire certificate training. There are no other fees to obtain your certificate or participate in the training. Usually, our Certified in Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety certification program cost is $1,997, but we wanted to help as many individuals as possible during these challenging times to get the opportunity to become trained in trauma-informed domestic violence recognition, safe response, and safety guidance, so we reduced it by more than 80%. What’s the catch? NONE. But we do have only limited seats available for this promotion. So if you want to join the training, grab your seat today. Promotional pricing is subject to change any day without notice.
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
No. This certification is designed for any adult learner and professionals in any industry. No prior experience, degree, or special training is required.
Do I have to take an exam?
Yes. To receive your certificate, you must successfully complete the Final Exam + Certification Quiz at the end of the training.
What job can I get with this certificate?
This certification is not a professional license, but it is a valuable credential that strengthens your qualifications across many industries. Graduates use it to enhance roles such as: healthcare professionals and support staff, HR and compliance professionals, managers, supervisors, and business owners, educators and university staff, customer-facing professionals and community leaders
It also provides a respected credential for anyone who wants to demonstrate domestic violence awareness, safe response skills, and trauma-informed knowledge.
What makes this course so great?
This is not just an awareness training. It is a professional certification built on:
✅ trauma-informed response principles
✅ real-world recognition and safe communication skills
✅ practical tools, scripts, and safety planning guidance
✅ US legal foundations explained clearly for non-lawyers
✅ international standards for global relevance
✅ resources you can use immediately in your workplace and community
You’re not just learning “what DV is.” You’re learning how to respond safely, ethically, and confidently.
Are you accredited? What Certificate will I get?
The US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) is an International Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Accredited Organization.Upon passing the final exam, you will receive your official digital credential: Certified in Domestic Violence Awareness & Safety
What if I need support before and after the training?
Our team is available for questions at info@usidhr.org You will have access to training materials, downloadable resources, and continued access to the program through your lifetime access + updates. You may also receive access to a private professional learning community (if included in your program) where you can connect with other certified professionals and continue learning beyond the training.
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