Betrayal trauma theory (BTT) is defined as a trauma perpetrated by someone with whom the victim is close to and reliant upon for support and survival, and specifically addresses situations in which people or institutions that a person relies upon for protection, resources, and survival violate the trust or well-being of that person (Freyd, 2008). 

Update: Following the publication of the below article, I received a lovely note with additional resources from Brianna Delker, who helped conduct on...