Media Center

Information and resources for the media.

Find approved background information about Deirdre’s House, access available media resources, and submit an inquiry to the organization.

Deirdre’s House protects the privacy of children and families. Media requests involving individual cases, identifying information, or access to confidential services cannot be accommodated.

Media inquiries

Working on a story about Deirdre’s House or child advocacy?

Deirdre’s House responds to media inquiries related to our organization, services, child advocacy, abuse prevention, and professional expertise.

We do not participate in true crime or entertainment content about specific cases or the children and families we serve.

Please share your outlet, topic, deadline, and contact information. Our team will review your request and respond when appropriate. Submission does not guarantee an interview, comment, facility visit, or response by a particular deadline.

Main office: 973-631-5000

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Organization overview

About Deirdre's House

Deirdre’s House is the Child Advocacy Center serving children and families in Morris County, New Jersey. The organization brings key services and professional coordination together in a child-focused setting.

Deirdre’s House opened its doors in April 1996. All services are provided free of charge and are available in English and Spanish.

At Deirdre’s House a child victim can be forensically interviewed by law enforcement, medically examined and treated, receive mental health services. We also provide client assistance programs, and prevention, education, and outreach presentations and trainings.

Facts at a glance

Key organizational facts

Deirdre’s House provides a secure, child-friendly setting where the professional response to child abuse and neglect can be coordinated around the needs of children and their non-offending caregivers.

Since 1996

Serving Morris County

64,000+

Children served since opening (provisional)

English & Spanish

Services available in both languages

No cost to families

Core services are provided free of charge

Press kit

Approved media resources

Download the resources currently approved for public and editorial use.

Privacy

Protecting children and families comes first

Deirdre’s House requests that members of the media remain mindful of victims’ names when reporting on sensitive case information and during court proceedings. Media representatives are asked to respect and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of victims and their families, and to exercise appropriate discretion when identifying or discussing individuals involved in the case.

Deirdre's House does not provide media access to confidential services, case information, or identifying information about children and families. Any interview, photography, filming, or facility request must be reviewed and approved in advance.

Journalists should not submit suspected-abuse reports, client information, case documents, or other sensitive personal information through the media inquiry form.

Photography, filming, and facility requests

Requests to photograph, film, or visit Deirdre's House are reviewed individually and depend on staff, facility, privacy, and service considerations.