Domestic Violence
Orders of Protection Litigation
with LAF & Sarah's Inn
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Obtaining an Order of Protection against an abusive partner is an intimidating and cumbersome process, but is often crucial for an individual's safety.
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Working with LAF and Sarah's Inn, PBN volunteers represent
domestic violence victims seeking to obtain orders of protection. After a client receives an Emergency Order of Protection at the Maybrook Courthouse (in Maywood), a two-person team of attorneys meets with the client, obtains all necessary evidence and paperwork, and then represents the client during the plenary hearing for a permanent order of protection.
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Before this program started, there was no coordinated access to pro bono attorneys for those seeking orders of protection.
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Read our clients' stories by going to our blog (click on either photo).
The team from Sarah's Inn and LAF who helped to made this project possible. From left to right: Kate Selden, Erika Dickerman, Meg Hefty, Tere Lozano, Jennifer Payne, Mara Block and Sheila Pont.
