Controversy highlights difficulty of housing sex offenders who have completed their sentences
At a public meeting in Joliet, residents stood up and spoke out against an apartment building that houses sex offenders in a city neighborhood — with one resident lamenting that she wouldn’t let children play outside unless she was on her lunch break, according to a video taken by an attendee.
Other residents, according to accounts of some at the meeting, advocated for violence against the sex offenders, threatening homicide and arson.
While neighbors often push back on this type of housing in their own backyards, some public safety experts say state laws that are overly restrictive about where sex offenders can live after their release actually puts people more at risk by taking away opportunities for stable, affordable housing, an important foundation for rehabilitation.
so many restrictions on where we can live. If it wasnt for my parents home. I would be homeless because 1 finding a place that is acceptable (outside of exclusion zones) and that they would allow someone on the registry is nearly impossible to find. One thing i am considering and i know its not possible or everyone but one place that would be good to go is Alaska… Why? because Alaska is so big and wide open. no issues really with being close to anything. best of all rent is pretty cheap outside of the two major cities. for example. Fairbanks, AK you can get a dry cabin for around 500 bucks a month if not less… Dry means no running water which is common. you can get water delivered or go to a water station to get your water. toilet is a outhouse, incinerator toilet or composting toilet. Showers you can make a tub and pump to shower at home or what most do is get a gym membership and shower there or most gas stations have showers. This is just a thought for anyone that it may help out. I am planning on moving in 2024. Also so many family owned businesses that really dont do background checks like national companies do so job hunting is a bit easier.