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Show c Protective orders work to stop domestic violence Seventy-nin- e percent of domestic violence victims reported no further abuse after obtaining protec- tive orders through Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake. Legal Aid clients reported these impressive figures in surveys sent to them at the end of their 120 day pro- tective orders throughout 1994. Legal Aid Society provides free legal representation to victims of domestic violence in obtaining civil protective orders in Utahs Third District Court in Salt Lake County. Stewart P. Ralphs, Legal Aid Society Executive Director, reported that the success rate of the protective orders is largely due to the cumulative support of the Third District Court judiciary and coordination with local city police departments and the Salt Lake County Sheriff. Mr. Ralphs noted that while protective orders are not always effective, a seventy-nin- e percent success rate for any social program is remarkable, and it shows that Legal Aid Societys Domestic Violence Victim Assistance Program is effective in combating domestic violence in our community- In 1994, Legal Aid Society pro- vided legal counsel to over 1,000 adult victims of domestic violence and obtained protective orders on behalf of 320 children who were the victims of either physical or sexual abuse. Legal Aids Domestic Violence Program assists victims, regardless of their income, on a walk-i- n basis at its office located at 225 S. 200 E., suite 200, in Salt Lake City. In addition to domestic violence cases. Legal Aid represents individuals in other family law cases such as divorce and paternity. Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake is a private, it corporation which is primarily funded by contributions from the local community. The 1995 Utah Legislature made substantial changes in the Cohabitant Abuse Act, which is the law that authorizes civil protective orders. The changes, effective July 1, 1995, expand the eligibility for petitioners, make it easier to obtain a protective order, and increase the penalties for protective order violalow-inco- non-prof- tions. Patricia Frank, the Director of Legal Aids Domestic Violence Program, notes that while changes in the law will increase the number of individuals who may now file for a protective order, the legal process involved in obtaining a protective order may be overwhelming to victims of domestic violence and it is important that they have someplace like Legal Aid Society to turn for legal assistance in obtaining a needed protective order. Highlights of the changes in the law effective July 1, 1995 include: Courts w ill no longer charge a filing fee for protective order petitions and county sheriffs will no longer charge fees for serving the petitions and protective orders. The previous statute required a showing of physical abuse or threats of physical violence. The new statute expands the definition ? to include offenses such as telephone harassment and stalking. The court can award temporary custody of minor children to the petitioner without notice to the other party. After notice and a hearing, the court can order that visitation be supervised or denied if necessary to protect the petitioner or the child. The court can prohibit the pur- chase, use, or possession of woman marriage clerk in Salt Lake County and now a Bountiful resi- dent in Carriage Crossing is the subject of a new story by Trisa Martin called, Marriage with a Womans Touch." Jeradean Martin was known as 0 ,1 1 ' Marryin Samantha 1 and per- - formed marriages for hundreds of couples in the Salt Lake County Marriage License bureau in the six f ? ; to i ' i i years before shTfefired. ' Along the way she has been both threatened and tomplimented. She even went to jail once to issue a marriage license. After she 1. the domestic Violence Program assisted 30 percent more clients in 1994 than the previous year, because of limited staff and resources. Legal Aid was able to represent only 40 percent of the filings in Salt Lake County. Legal Aid is vigorously pursuing additional funding to increase staff but needs greater financial support from the community to meet the growing demand for services. ered she was locked in. Fifteen minutes later a jailer came to open the door, but her adventure still wasnt over. The following week an FBI agent showed up at her office and accused her of helping Did you ever wonder about that troublesome mosquito? There are over 3000 species of mosquitoes in the world, said Bill Varga, director of the USU Botanical Gardens in .1 For many University of Utah students, math is a nemesis they students some, math even becomes the Christensen was also a finalist for the 1994 award, which was won by English instructor Emily Smith. major hurdle between themselves and a sheepskin. However, during the past 11 years, students have discovered a savior in the form of the Division of Continuing Educations math instructor Paul Christensen. Word ed in his selection for the Continuing Education Faculty Award for 1995. Christensen was one of 108 DCE teachers nominated by stu- dents for this annual award. JERADEAN MARTIN and only when preparing to produce nominated him. Christensens intermediate algebra class, offered on Saturday mornings at the BountifulU of U, is filled with over 30 students ranging in age from their teens to their fifties. The pace is fast and the blackboard ends up covered with equations several times before the morning is over. Not only do the students ask questions so does Christensen. He seems to zero in on the students with puzzled looks on their faces and calls on them by name. As one student explains, He makes sure that everyone understands. According to U of U junior Cynthia Tisdale, If Id had him in high school, I wouldnt be here now. Hes the best teacher Ive had in a long time. And freshman James Dyer says, He does a great job. He deserves the award. Its worth driving out to Bountiful from West Valley City to take his class. Christensen says his basic philosophy is to be user friendly, not intimidating. I want the students to feel that Im on their side. To one student who nominated him. Pauls teaching is magic. He makes math fun and easy. Christensen, a Utah native, is full of tips and tricks for students to use, partly learned from years at his other job as a math teacher at Marks School in Rowland Hall-S- t. Salt Lake. Hes been teaching at both schools, and earning the praise of students, since he Nowicki graduates from Naval Academy Ensign Daniel A. son of James A. and Nowicki, Mary L. Nowicki of Centerville, Navy eggs. Mosquitoes are attracted to the female hormone estrogen and therefore prefer womens blood over mens, he said. Although a DCE committee made the ultimate decision, 18 of his face on the road to graduation. For respect, reputation and evaluations that he has earned, have culminat- experiences in which she was Farmington. The male mosquito diet consists mainly of nectar and plant juices, not blood. Only the female mosquito requires human or animal blood. Christensen honored with award from U of U students across to his students. Now, Christensens abilities, and the Only female mosquitoes require blood T CHRISTENSEN WINS AWARD: The 1995 Continuing Education Faculty Award was recently given to Paul Christensen, who teaches a math class at the Bountiful University of Utah campus. Christensen was one of 108 DCE teachers nominated by students for this annual award. Although a DCE committee made the ultimate decision, 18 of his students nominated him. Christensen was also a finalist for the 1994 award, which was won by English instructor Emily Smith. Christensen has an almost uncanny ability to get complicated concepts lunch time sandwich to marry a couple only to have the couple and her sandwich disappear when she went to make copies of the license. The Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce heard about the incident and wrote an article about her most generous public I has spread among students that the prisoner escape. Another time she put aside her called the servant. ) a firearm or other weapon. The statute requires mandatory arrest for protective order violations and electronic monitoring of the offender and makes a second violation a felony offense. Before, protective orders could last no longer than 120 days. The new statute allows protective orders to be indefinite in duration. These changes in the law will undoubtedly add to the growing number of protective order filing in the state and put added pressure on Legal Aid Society to meet the demand for assistance. Even though was finished filling out the information for the license she discov- Jeradean Martin, the first ..I. of domestic violence Martin the 'marrying judge By CHERIE HUBER Contributing Writer H recently graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.. and was commissioned at his present rank in the United States Navy. Nowicki successfully completed four years of intensive academic, physical and professional training. resulting in a bachelor of science degree with a major in oceanography. As a graduate of the Naval Academy, Nowicki completed a four-yeprogram where a strong, balanced academic program, focused on the educational needs of the Navy, is superimposed on a strict, professional military training environment. The military training environment empha ar total-immersi- sizes the development of leader- ship skills. Nowicki was one of 895 men and women who were commissioned as officers this year from the academy. He is a 1991 graduate of Judge Memorial High School. Nowickis next duty station will be at Naval Aviation Station in Pensacola. Fla. a; ! ! i ! I It it i !!: i li J |