What is the Dragonfly home’s Shelter program?
The Dragonfly Home Residential Program will be certified by the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General and will be the only certified human sex trafficking shelter in Oklahoma City. Coming soon. Interested in becoming The Dragonfly Home’s Shelter Project Sponsor? Contact us at [email protected] or call our Info Line at 405.212.3378.
What is Dragonfly residential advocacy?
That means that Dragonfly Residential Advocates who specialize in providing care for human trafficking survivors will be on-site to provide support at any time, day or night. Survivor Residents will receive comprehensive care and services in a restorative home setting at The Dragonfly Home.
Where do dragonflies live in the wild?
You can find dragonflies living and sleeping near freshwater sources often: ponds, lakes, rivers, swamps, etc. Dragonflies with a shorter larvae cycle can even be found in simple rain puddles. Many adult dragonflies choose to stick near their watery homes.
What is the Dragonfly home residential program in Oklahoma City?
We are working hard to get The Dragonfly Home Residential Program in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma open as soon as possible. Sex trafficking victim/survivors will receive 24-hour, comprehensive care especially tailored for adult women who have exited sex trafficking.
Non-Residential Care
At the HTRRC, survivors of trafficking can get help in a welcoming and comfortable place. Our therapy rooms feel more like living rooms where you can relax on the couch with a soft blanket and grab a drink and a snack! We are passionate about listening so that each person’s unique needs are met and goals are achieved.
Services Provided at The Dragonfly Home and through Community Partners
The Dragonfly Home is dedicated to helping victim/survivors of human trafficking with anything they need and whatever goals they want to pursue! We provide services at the HTRRC and through our network of trusted community partners who want to help. We can provide and/or connect victim/survivors to the following services*:
How long do dragonflies live?
Adult dragonflies tend to have lifespans of no more than eight weeks, with some living as few as two weeks in their adult form.
Do insects sleep at night?
They may fly at dusk but are inactive during the night. So, basically, they totally sleep – but in more of a dormancy-focused manner. For all organisms with a brain, sleep and shutting off the brain from full-on consciousness is essential for a properly functioning brain. And this includes both mammals and insects.
Do dragonflies sleep?
They need that ‘disconnected’ period for the body and brain to recharge. But they don’t exactly tuck away for a full state of being asleep, as we are used to seeing and living.
Do insects sleep in dry land?
As they develop through aquatic and dry land stages, their sleeping spots adapt with them. What’s more, though, is the fact that their sleep isn’t 100% what we think of as normal sleep. Insects are very different from mammals, and their interpretation of sleep varies just a bit, too.
All-Weather Protection
Dragon Fly Tarps offer serious weather protection from the pouring rain or blazing sun so you can enjoy the outdoors.
Built by Outdoor Enthusiasts
Built in Idaho, Drago Fly Tarps are light weight and versatile. We can customize your tarps to fit your next adventure.
Rugged Construction
The Dragon Fly Tarp is constructed of coated ripstop fabric, heavy pack cloth patches, and seam sealed.
Reservable Shelters
Shelter holds 100 people (80 under cover), has two grills, electricity, stone fireplace, a drinking fountain, play area and outdoor firepit. Shares restrooms with the Northern Shelter (restrooms open April 15 to Nov 1). Available All Day only.
Non-Reservable Shelters
Picnic tables, grills, large playfields and playground equipment, and ADA accessible restrooms. 2 Shelters: Seating 64 each, 2 Large grills
Cross-country skiing
The Coyote Run Trail (3.5 miles) and the Scenic River Trail (0.6 miles) are reserved for use as cross-country ski trails when conditions are suitable.
Day Camps
The Dragonfly Day Camp is reservable by organized youth groups by calling 614.508.8111.
Natural Play Areas
Explore the 15-acre area with a forest and path to the Olentangy River, where kids and caregivers can safely roam and enjoy unstructured play in nature by climbing trees, playing in the dirt and other fun adventures. Turn left at the intersection in the Big Meadows Picnic Area and stop at the first parking lot. Entrance on left.
Nature Centers
Discover nature and cultural history at the many displays and see wildlife at the feeders through the nature center's windows.
Nature Preserves
The 206-acre nature preserve is named in honor of former Director of Metro Parks, Edward F. Hutchins. No off-trail activity is permitted in the nature preserve.
24-Hour Care
- Our Residential Program will provide care around the clock, 24 hours a day. That means that Dragonfly Residential Advocates who specialize in providing care for human trafficking survivors will be on-site to provide support at any time, day or night. Survivor Residents will receive compr…
A Place Like Home
- The Dragonfly Home staff is passionate about providing care and assistance in a comfortable, cozy setting. Our goal is to create a place where human trafficking victim/survivors can experience relief and restoration in the warm, inviting setting of home.
Empowerment and Restoration
- One of the cruelest aspects of human trafficking is that traffickers rip away their victim’s power to make choices. Another is that traffickers work to make sure their victims can’t see any hope for a different life, one where they can dream and set goals. At The Dragonfly Home Residential Program, our Residential Advocates will be dedicated to getting to know our Survivor Residents …
Connection to Services
- Through many community partnerships in Oklahoma City and around Oklahoma, The Dragonfly Home will connect Survivor Residents to a variety of services, including, but not limited to*: