Trauma-Informed Security Course 2026
This course is for security guards and front-line staff in Canada who want to respond to people in a way that does not add to past harm. It covers what trauma is, the four principles of trauma- and violence-informed approaches from the Public Health Agency of Canada, common triggers, consent, supporting people who were harmed, and looking after yourself.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 25 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- Explain what trauma is, including complex and intergenerational trauma
- Describe the four principles of trauma- and violence-informed approaches
- Avoid common triggers by explaining actions, offering choices and asking before touch
- Support a person who was harmed without blame or retelling
- Recognize stress reactions in yourself and seek support
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: D. An overwhelmingly negative event or events
PHAC describes trauma as an overwhelmingly negative event or series of events. Its effects can last long after.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Trauma that comes from repeated experiences over time
Trauma can be acute, from a single event, or complex, from repeated experiences such as ongoing abuse.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Effects passed down from one generation to the next
Intergenerational trauma affects several generations, through what is passed down and through ongoing living conditions.
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Antwoord: C. Create safe environments
The four principles are: understand trauma and violence, create safe environments, foster choice, collaboration and connection, and provide strengths-based, capacity-building support.
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Antwoord: D. recognize how trauma and violence can shape a person's behaviour
Understanding how trauma affects people helps you respond to behaviour with patience instead of taking it personally.
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Antwoord: D. Offering a person options about how a situation is handled
Giving options and working with the person helps rebuild a sense of control, which trauma often takes away.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: A. The person's existing strengths and ways of coping
Strengths-based support helps people cope and build resilience by drawing on what they already do well.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: C. The colonization of Indigenous peoples
Systemic violence is built into systems and structures. PHAC gives colonization of Indigenous peoples as an example.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Keeping or regaining well-being despite hardship
PHAC describes resilience as a dynamic process shaped by the person and their environment.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: D. "What happened to this person?"
Trauma-informed thinking looks for the reasons behind behaviour instead of labelling the person.
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Vraag 11 van 25
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Antwoord: D. It may remind them of past harm by authority
For people who were hurt by police, guards, staff in care or institutions, a uniform can be a reminder. Be aware of this and stay calm.
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Antwoord: C. Knowing what comes next helps a person feel safe
Surprises can feel threatening. Predictability is a key part of creating a safe environment.
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Antwoord: A. Introduce yourself and ask if you may help
Asking for consent respects the person's control over their own body, which matters even more after trauma.
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Antwoord: C. Go somewhere private and quiet, and only ask what you need
Making a person retell their story many times or asking blaming questions can harm them again. Gather what you need and connect them with police and support.
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Antwoord: C. "Why were you out here alone at night?"
"Why" questions about a victim's choices can sound like blame. Focus on safety and what they need now.
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Vraag 16 van 25
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Antwoord: C. A stress response such as freezing
Fight, flight and freeze are common stress responses. Lower your voice, slow down and give them time.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Good lighting, clear signs and a quiet room
Spaces that are well lit, easy to understand and calm help people feel physically and emotionally safe.
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Antwoord: D. No, it means enforcing rules with respect, explanation and choice
A trauma-informed approach changes how you enforce rules, not whether you keep people safe.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: B. You usually cannot tell who has trauma by looking
Since trauma is common and often hidden, a respectful approach with everyone helps those who need it and harms nobody.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Short, simple sentences in a calm, slow voice
Stress makes it hard to process information. Keep it short, calm and clear.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: A. A stress reaction that deserves support
Repeated exposure to distressing events can affect workers. Talk to a supervisor, use an employee assistance program, or reach out for support.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: A. 9-8-8
9-8-8 is Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, available by call or text 24/7. Call 9-1-1 if there is immediate danger.
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Antwoord: A. 211
211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to community and social services.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: B. It links people to support, not just removal
Collaboration and connection are core principles. Guards help most by linking people to services that can address their needs.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Avoid touching unless needed for safety, and ask or explain first when you can
Unexpected touch can feel threatening to someone with a trauma history. Ask or explain first, except when you must act to prevent harm.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- The Public Health Agency of Canada describes trauma as an overwhelmingly negative event or series of events.
- PHAC's four principles are: understand trauma and violence; create safe environments; foster choice, collaboration and connection; and provide strengths-based, capacity-building support.
- Trauma can be acute, from one event, or complex, from repeated experiences. It can also be intergenerational.
- PHAC gives the colonization of Indigenous peoples as an example of systemic violence.
- 9-8-8 is Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, available by call or text 24/7.
Veelgestelde vragen
Do I need to know someone's history to be trauma-informed?
No. You usually cannot tell who has experienced trauma. A trauma-informed approach treats everyone with the same respect, predictability and choice.
Does this mean I let people break the rules?
No. You still keep people safe and enforce site rules. Trauma-informed practice changes how you do it: explain, offer choices, ask before touch and avoid blame.
Is this the same as counselling?
No. Guards do not treat trauma. Your role is to avoid causing more harm and to connect people with services such as 9-1-1, 9-8-8 and 211.
Where do the four principles come from?
They come from the Public Health Agency of Canada's guidance on trauma- and violence-informed approaches to policy and practice.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.