Credentialing & Accreditation
Two pathways. One standard.
The Institute credentials individual supervisors and accredits provider agencies. Both pathways require demonstrated competence against the SVI Standards of Practice and submission to the Code of Professional Conduct. The detailed requirements are provided to applicants upon application; the elements below describe what every pathway includes.
Certified Supervised Visitation Professional
CSVP™ · CSVP-Master™
The CSVP credential is the national mark of competence for individual supervisors. Master-level certification recognizes practitioners with documented case complexity, advanced training, and supervisory experience.
- Foundations examination
- Documented and verified practice hours
- Background adjudication and reference review
- Annual continuing education
- Subscription to the Code of Professional Conduct
SVI-Accredited Provider Agency
Institutional Accreditation · Class A & B
Agency accreditation evaluates the institution itself: facilities, staffing, training, case management, recordkeeping, and conflict-of-interest controls. Accredited agencies are listed in the public Directory and may use the SVI mark.
- Operational self-study and review
- Minimum staff credentialing thresholds
- Documented intake, safety, and reporting protocols
- Insurance, records, and retention standards
- Triennial reaccreditation cycle
Why It Holds Up
Built to survive scrutiny.
A credential is only as strong as what stands behind it. Every SVI credential and accreditation is supported by documented criteria, verified background adjudication, and published complaint and revocation procedures. When a court or opposing counsel asks what an SVI credential means, there is an answer on file.
Requirements documents, examination schedules, and fee schedules are provided to applicants through the Office of the Registrar. Courts may request the Standards document at any time.