Survivors of interpersonal violence may find that their experience is best understood through the framework of Betrayal Trauma theory as defined by @jjfreydcourage https://twitter.com/loriannethomps2/status/1260528629261299712

Individually inadequate responses to betrayal trauma may be best understood as betrayal blindness, whereas incompetent corporate responses may be best framed as institutional betrayal. @jjfreydcourage

“Betrayal blindness is the unawareness, not-knowing, and forgetting exhibited by people towards betrayal. The term "betrayal blindness" was introduced by...” @jjfreydcourage

“This (betrayal) blindness may extend to betrayals that are not traditionally considered "traumas...” Victims, perpetrators, and witnesses may display betrayal blindness in order to preserve relationships, institutions, and social systems upon which they depend.” @jjfreydcourage

“Institutional Betrayal refers to wrongdoings perpetrated by an institution upon individuals dependent on that institution, including failure to prevent or respond supportively to wrongdoings by individuals committed within the context of the institution.” @jjfreydcourage

If you are seeking to understand how it is that individuals and institutions either cannot or will not see the malfeasance in thier midst, you may find a framework of understanding in the work of @jjfreydcourage and her colleagues @dr_schievelbein @apdeprince @JenniferMGmez1