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Client Success Story: Final Restraining Order Granted

Client Success Story: Final Restraining Order Granted By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project In this domestic violence case, we successfully obtained a Final Restraining Order protecting our client from her former partner, whom the court found had assaulted her on multiple occasions, resulting in “horrific injuries.” The order prohibits our client’s abuser…
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The Waterfront Project recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

With respect for, and in solidarity with survivors, The Waterfront Project recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month This month is dedicated to increasing public awareness about sexual violence, advocating for survivors, and educating communities on how to prevent sexual assault. Sexual assault is a pervasive issue that affects people of all ages, genders, races,…
About Us
Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey in 2013, Waterfront Project provides free legal services, housing counseling, and advocacy to low-income individuals and families throughout Hudson County and surrounding communities.
With the support of our generous donors and partners, our attorneys, counselors, and advocates work every day to prevent evictions, protect homeowners from foreclosure, prepare future homebuyers, and defend housing rights, all at no cost to our clients.
Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
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