That has been done before. I remember a story of a religious group that set up a trailer park for SO's getting out of prison to live in until they could find some place safe to go. Unfortunately, that state's legislature passed a bill to split it up by making it illegal for SO's to live together! Wish I could remember what state!

I'm not trying to discourage you, though. I know in my state, it is not against the law, but that can always change. Check the laws in your state, know the risk and be willing to live with it.

Ultimately, the way for us to help change this situation is to step out with courage to help those we love. Also, perhaps your RV park will stay under the radar if you follow the local zoning laws.

Good luck! I'm with you!

Peekachu,

You are probably thinking of the good old state of Oklahoma, located directly within the Bible Belt and full of ignorant, redneck hillbillies for citizens and legislators. Most backward people I have ever seen.

If the specific case you are citing was not in Oklahoma, well, the same thing happened here.

Every time I go register I have to list who is living with me because they passed a law several years ago that sex offenders could not reside in the same dwelling unless they were related.

Also they had another newsworthy incident a couple of years ago in which one guy was attempting to help released sex offenders by allowing him to live in mobile homes on his land. A few people complained, so the legislature passed a low forbidding it.

Anything goes in this state to make the politicians look "tough on crime."

rewdiazepam

The state I have in mind does have SOs living together. But I did read about a protest against one large house with SOs. The company owning it backed down. They had other houses as well. From what I understand, they will no longer be renting other houses to SOs (I'm sure there was more going on behind the scenes).

I'll keep looking into it. There has to be something I can do to help... a fleet of SO houseboats? Hmmm...

I personally would like around 150 to 200 acres up in Montana . Set up a town and a commune to work the land.. What can I say i am an old hippie.....

rd55, that's exactly what my husband suggested. That way, 'they' can't take it away. A nice dream, but we'd need a Bill Gates (or close to) yes?

not so much in montana....land is relatively cheap there. texas is a magnet for cults, because of cheap land, and lots of it...may be a possibility...then there is this community in florida....

Task force: Sex offender restrictions pointless
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-sex-offender-meeting-20130322,0,1137196.story

just saw this one pop up....havent read it yet but you will like it, oneofthem....

There Goes the Neighborhood
What happens to your home’s value when a registered sex offender moves in next door?
http://www.slate.com/articles/business/explainer/2013/03/registered_sex_offenders_how_much_do_they_cost_their_neighbors_in_property.html

i dont mind entertaining the idea, that we could create a very caring community, where we can truely support each other.

"Here’s the good news: When a sex offender leaves, homes in the neighborhood rebound to fair market value almost immediately. So if you’re looking to speculate on real estate, a viable strategy is to buy a house next door to a sex offender and wait him out. You might get a quick 12 percent bounce without having to spiff the place up."

Ok.... looks like someone could make a killing in the housing market.

"i dont mind entertaining the idea, that we could create a very caring community, where we can truely support each other."

I'm leaning towards this idea. Nasty minded people are often cowards. They don't mind going after those who they consider 'weak', but once a crowd has gathered they chicken out.

The US has SOs and their families running scared. If more banded together and fought back... just think of what they could accomplish.

Yeah, maybe we could buy one of those McMansions in the country that someone abandoned after they couldn't sell it. If the land is big enough, people could put trailers or yurts around it. I would go for a yurt myself....

You may think I'm kidding, but I'm not. Actually, in my state, this is called co-housing. Families get together and purchase an old farm or something to that effect with a building on it that becomes like a clubhouse or community building. Then they build homes around it. This falls under condo zoning in my state. The group decides who can move in and who can't.

Perhaps there are some regions where you can set up a living situation more like a trailer/pre-fab home park. I guess someplace with cheap land that can be zoned for that and developed with water, septic and utilities could be a very good idea...just not in Oklahoma, right, Rew?

Anyone for sharing a satellite dish?

On one level, I think it's a good idea.

On another level, I'm not sure. I'm thinking about this more from the perspective of a parent, and I would be worried about the stigma involved with a child living in what people would probably see as a sex offender compound, and also with the potential conflicts with things like CPS if you were to raise a child in a community like that.

For single SOs, I can see it being a viable option, but I think it would be hard on kids (nobody would ever let their kids come over to play, all their classmates would know they lived in the place where the SOs live) and I would worry about child services wanting to get involved and cause problems.

Very true, two4joy. Its hard enough for kids. This would shine a spotlight on them and surely prevent a normal childhood. Some of us oldies may do well with it, though, especially since there would be some sharing of expenses. Perhaps small, private groups would be better than anything big.

Oneofthem;
I'm not made for communal type living, However, as an unapologetic Capitalist, the worry of those morons who would try to run em outta town? Remember, not all of us are firearms restricted, and most spouses are not restricted either...The simple way would be to have an 'Armory' that restricted persons don't have access to...
I've done a little 'Cowboyin' in my day and riding fence line and with Wisconsinrsol as backup? Well, anyone who had 'INTENTIONS' would get a rude and unpleasant welcome...

Coastie and oneof them agree wow Never thought I would see the day... LOL

Have given this some thought myself. Two problems; the possibility of the local community passing a no cluster law and income from the residents. Most SO's I know (and I am one of them) find it impossible to work. You would most likely be limited to SO's on disability or social security. One possible workaround would be to divide up the land and establish address for each one; Therefore no cluster at a single address. Just some thoughts to think about.

The best way to get around the asses is not to legally form a town.... If a group of people who together own the land there is nothing they can do legally.... It may be a town and a couple of factorys but as long as it is privately owned..... nothing they can do.... They can not even enter it if the road is private.

red55