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Violence Against Women, Vol. 13, No. 1, 87-100 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801206294808

Collegiate Sororities and Dating Violence

An Exploratory Study of Informal and Formal Helping Strategies

Kim M. Anderson

Fran S. Danis

University of Missouri–Columbia

Women in collegiate sororities are more at risk for violence within the context of dating relationships than is the general population of college women. Because assaulted women are more likely to turn to their peer networks for support, this study explores the formal and informal helping strategies available to sorority members within the context of their sororities. A total of 35 women representing 17 different sororities participated in 4 focus groups. Although the central finding uncovered how violence is largely omitted from the formal agendas of sororities, community and campus-based programs addressing the issue can build on their sincere interest in helping each other.

Key Words: college women • dating violence • sororities


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