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Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes. ||||| Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Erosion and deposition by slow-flowing rivers create broad floodplains and meanders.
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What liquid causes erosion Water
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Floodwaters may deposit natural levees. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water. ||||| Mountain streams erode narrow, V-shaped valleys and waterfalls.
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What liquid causes erosion Water
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes. ||||| Water flowing over a steeper slope moves faster and causes more erosion.
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What liquid causes erosion Runoff
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Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes. ||||| Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Erosion and deposition by slow-flowing rivers create broad floodplains and meanders.
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What liquid causes erosion Runoff
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Floodwaters may deposit natural levees. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water. ||||| Mountain streams erode narrow, V-shaped valleys and waterfalls.
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What liquid causes erosion Runoff
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When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What is picked up by the water Particles
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It picks up sediment. ||||| Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain.
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What is picked up by the water Particles
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Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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What is picked up by the water Particles
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When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What is picked up by the water Sediment
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It picks up sediment. ||||| Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain.
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What is picked up by the water Sediment
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Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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What is picked up by the water Sediment
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Largest
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Largest
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Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Largest
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Heavy particles
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Heavy particles
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Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Heavy particles
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Sediment
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Sediment
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Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down Sediment
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down The largest particles
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down The largest particles
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Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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Which particles are deposited first when water flowing over Earth's surface begins to slow down The largest particles
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| They build up in caves as water continues to drip.
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Where do stalactites and stalagmites occur In caves
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They build up in caves as water continues to drip. ||||| Runoff carries most of the sediment to bodies of water.
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Where do stalactites and stalagmites occur In caves
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Erosion and deposition by slow-flowing rivers create broad floodplains and meanders. ||||| Water flowing over a steeper slope moves faster and causes more erosion.
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Where do stalactites and stalagmites occur In caves
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| How water transports particles depends on their size.
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What body of water carries the particles Rivers
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What body of water carries the particles Rivers
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When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment. ||||| Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes.
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What body of water carries the particles Rivers
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| How water transports particles depends on their size.
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What body of water carries the particles Slow moving rivers
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What body of water carries the particles Slow moving rivers
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When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment. ||||| Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes.
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What body of water carries the particles Slow moving rivers
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| How water transports particles depends on their size.
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What body of water carries the particles Mountain streams
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What body of water carries the particles Mountain streams
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When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment. ||||| Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes.
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What body of water carries the particles Mountain streams
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| How water transports particles depends on their size.
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What body of water carries the particles Runoff
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Deposition by streams and rivers may form alluvial fans and deltas. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What body of water carries the particles Runoff
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When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment. ||||| Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes.
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What body of water carries the particles Runoff
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Runoff erodes the land after a heavy rain. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What picks up sediment after a heavy rain Runoff
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It picks up sediment. ||||| When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment.
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What picks up sediment after a heavy rain Runoff
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Mountain streams erode narrow, V-shaped valleys and waterfalls. ||||| Erosion and deposition by slow-flowing rivers create broad floodplains and meanders.
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What picks up sediment after a heavy rain Runoff
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| They build up in caves as water continues to drip.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| They build up in caves as water continues to drip.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Mineral deposits
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Mineral deposits
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Mineral deposits
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| They build up in caves as water continues to drip.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalagmites
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalagmites
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalagmites
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| They build up in caves as water continues to drip.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites and stalagmites
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites and stalagmites
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites and stalagmites
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| They build up in caves as water continues to drip.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites
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Stalactites and stalagmites are mineral deposits. ||||| Floodwaters may deposit natural levees.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites
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Water flowing over Earths surface or underground causes erosion and deposition. ||||| It picks up sediment.
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What kind of deposits build up in caves as water continues to drip Stalactites
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Erosion and deposition by slow-flowing rivers create broad floodplains and meanders. ||||| Mountain streams erode narrow, V-shaped valleys and waterfalls.
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Do mountain streams create broad floodplains and meanders No
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Mountain streams erode narrow, V-shaped valleys and waterfalls. ||||| Erosion and deposition by groundwater can form caves and sinkholes.
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Do mountain streams create broad floodplains and meanders No
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They build up in caves as water continues to drip. ||||| This process starts with the largest particles first.
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Do mountain streams create broad floodplains and meanders No
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If you beat a dog in Schuylkill County, you'll probably get a $100 fine. ||||| Under state law, the minimum fine for contempt of a PFA is $100; the maximum fine is $1,000 and up to six months in jail. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine.
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What is the minimum fine for abuse of an animal or woman in Schuylkill County $100
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If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| No defendants were ordered to pay more than a $250 fine for violating the court order. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state.
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What is the minimum fine for abuse of an animal or woman in Schuylkill County $100
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"What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders? ||||| In 2001, county judges heard 98 Protection From Abuse cases, finding the defendant guilty in 48 percent of those cases, either after a hearing or through a technical violation or plea. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state.
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What is the minimum fine for abuse of an animal or woman in Schuylkill County $100
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Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services, with offices in Pottsville and Reading, regularly handles domestic violence cases. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state.
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Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA which is what Up to 18 months
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Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services, with offices in Pottsville and Reading, regularly handles domestic violence cases. ||||| "What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders?
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Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA which is what Up to 18 months
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No defendants were ordered to pay more than a $250 fine for violating the court order. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine.
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Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA which is what Up to 18 months
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most of the surrounding counties the criminal contempt charge is what The penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "It places an undue burden on the plaintiff, in terms of cost, finding legal representation and facing their abuser - not to mention a further burden on the system to provide those services," West said.
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most of the surrounding counties the criminal contempt charge is what The penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County
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If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| No defendants were ordered to pay more than a $250 fine for violating the court order.
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most of the surrounding counties the criminal contempt charge is what The penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most of the surrounding counties the criminal contempt charge is what To find legal representation and face their abuser
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "It places an undue burden on the plaintiff, in terms of cost, finding legal representation and facing their abuser - not to mention a further burden on the system to provide those services," West said.
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most of the surrounding counties the criminal contempt charge is what To find legal representation and face their abuser
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If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| No defendants were ordered to pay more than a $250 fine for violating the court order.
|
Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most of the surrounding counties the criminal contempt charge is what To find legal representation and face their abuser
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In 2001, county judges heard 98 Protection From Abuse cases, finding the defendant guilty in 48 percent of those cases, either after a hearing or through a technical violation or plea. ||||| In 27 percent of the cases, the charges were dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty.
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In what county were the statistics of "48% guilty" and "27% dismissed or not guilty" established Schuylkill
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In 27 percent of the cases, the charges were dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state.
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In what county were the statistics of "48% guilty" and "27% dismissed or not guilty" established Schuylkill
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In the rest of the cases, charges were withdrawn or the matter is not yet resolved. ||||| Like others who are familiar with how the county's legal system does and doesn't work for victims of domestic violence, Casey believes some changes are in order.
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In what county were the statistics of "48% guilty" and "27% dismissed or not guilty" established Schuylkill
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In 2001, county judges heard 98 Protection From Abuse cases, finding the defendant guilty in 48 percent of those cases, either after a hearing or through a technical violation or plea. ||||| In 27 percent of the cases, the charges were dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty.
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In what county were the statistics of "48% guilty" and "27% dismissed or not guilty" established Schuylkill County
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In 27 percent of the cases, the charges were dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state.
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In what county were the statistics of "48% guilty" and "27% dismissed or not guilty" established Schuylkill County
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In the rest of the cases, charges were withdrawn or the matter is not yet resolved. ||||| Like others who are familiar with how the county's legal system does and doesn't work for victims of domestic violence, Casey believes some changes are in order.
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In what county were the statistics of "48% guilty" and "27% dismissed or not guilty" established Schuylkill County
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In 2001, county judges heard 98 Protection From Abuse cases, finding the defendant guilty in 48 percent of those cases, either after a hearing or through a technical violation or plea. ||||| Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
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What is a PFA case and what's different about the penalties from surrounding counties Custody order must be established within 30 days after a PFA is filed
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"In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said. ||||| If you beat a dog in Schuylkill County, you'll probably get a $100 fine. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine.
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What is a PFA case and what's different about the penalties from surrounding counties Custody order must be established within 30 days after a PFA is filed
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If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| If you beat a dog in Schuylkill County, you'll probably get a $100 fine. ||||| That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist?"
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What is a PFA case and what's different about the penalties from surrounding counties Custody order must be established within 30 days after a PFA is filed
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In 2001, county judges heard 98 Protection From Abuse cases, finding the defendant guilty in 48 percent of those cases, either after a hearing or through a technical violation or plea. ||||| Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
|
What is a PFA case and what's different about the penalties from surrounding counties Protection From Abuse case and the penalties in surrounding counties are much stiffer
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"In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said. ||||| If you beat a dog in Schuylkill County, you'll probably get a $100 fine. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine.
|
What is a PFA case and what's different about the penalties from surrounding counties Protection From Abuse case and the penalties in surrounding counties are much stiffer
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If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| If you beat a dog in Schuylkill County, you'll probably get a $100 fine. ||||| That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist?"
|
What is a PFA case and what's different about the penalties from surrounding counties Protection From Abuse case and the penalties in surrounding counties are much stiffer
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"What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders? ||||| That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist?"
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What kind of message is being sent to those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders Court costs, plus a $100 fine
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"What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders? ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
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What kind of message is being sent to those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders Court costs, plus a $100 fine
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Of those found guilty, the majority were ordered to pay court costs, plus a $100 fine. ||||| Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services, with offices in Pottsville and Reading, regularly handles domestic violence cases.
|
What kind of message is being sent to those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders Court costs, plus a $100 fine
|
"What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders? ||||| That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist?"
|
What kind of message is being sent to those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist
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"What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders? ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
|
What kind of message is being sent to those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist
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Of those found guilty, the majority were ordered to pay court costs, plus a $100 fine. ||||| Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services, with offices in Pottsville and Reading, regularly handles domestic violence cases.
|
What kind of message is being sent to those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist
|
Like others who are familiar with how the county's legal system does and doesn't work for victims of domestic violence, Casey believes some changes are in order. ||||| Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal.
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What executive director of the Women in Crises center believes changes to the legal system would benefit victims of domestic abuse Sarah T. Casey
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| "It may be difficult for the parties to reach an agreement so soon after violence has occurred.
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What executive director of the Women in Crises center believes changes to the legal system would benefit victims of domestic abuse Sarah T. Casey
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In the rest of the cases, charges were withdrawn or the matter is not yet resolved. ||||| No defendants were ordered to pay more than a $250 fine for violating the court order.
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What executive director of the Women in Crises center believes changes to the legal system would benefit victims of domestic abuse Sarah T. Casey
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She finds fault with the local requirement that a custody order must be established within 30 days after a PFA is filed. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state. ||||| "It places an undue burden on the plaintiff, in terms of cost, finding legal representation and facing their abuser - not to mention a further burden on the system to provide those services," West said.
|
What solution is West offering and how is it different for a plaintiff from what is already being practiced That a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA instead of 30 days which places an undue burden on the plaintiff
|
West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| "What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders?
|
What solution is West offering and how is it different for a plaintiff from what is already being practiced That a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA instead of 30 days which places an undue burden on the plaintiff
|
That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist?" ||||| In the rest of the cases, charges were withdrawn or the matter is not yet resolved. ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
|
What solution is West offering and how is it different for a plaintiff from what is already being practiced That a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA instead of 30 days which places an undue burden on the plaintiff
|
She finds fault with the local requirement that a custody order must be established within 30 days after a PFA is filed. ||||| West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state. ||||| "It places an undue burden on the plaintiff, in terms of cost, finding legal representation and facing their abuser - not to mention a further burden on the system to provide those services," West said.
|
What solution is West offering and how is it different for a plaintiff from what is already being practiced West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state
|
West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine. ||||| "What kind of message are we sending those who repeatedly violate Protection From Abuse orders?
|
What solution is West offering and how is it different for a plaintiff from what is already being practiced West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state
|
That it's OK to abuse women in Schuylkill County, because you'll only get a slap on the wrist?" ||||| In the rest of the cases, charges were withdrawn or the matter is not yet resolved. ||||| "In most of the counties surrounding Schuylkill County, the penalties given for indirect criminal contempt are much stiffer than those in Schuylkill County," Casey said.
|
What solution is West offering and how is it different for a plaintiff from what is already being practiced West said she feels a custody order should be allowed to stand for the full term of the PFA - up to 18 months - as it does in many other counties in the state
|
Like others who are familiar with how the county's legal system does and doesn't work for victims of domestic violence, Casey believes some changes are in order. ||||| Valerie West, a manager/attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services, with offices in Pottsville and Reading, regularly handles domestic violence cases. ||||| Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal.
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Who believes that 'some changes are in order', what other lawyer regularly handles these kinds of cases (PFA's) and what are their job titles Attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services
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Sarah T. Casey, executive director of Schuylkill Women in Crisis, finds it disturbing that in most cases, the fine for violating a PFA is little more than the fine someone would get for cruelty and abuse toward an animal. ||||| In 27 percent of the cases, the charges were dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty. ||||| If you repeatedly beat a woman, you'll probably get the same fine.
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Who believes that 'some changes are in order', what other lawyer regularly handles these kinds of cases (PFA's) and what are their job titles Attorney with Mid-Penn Legal Services
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