WA Rep. hopes to eradicate sex offender housing in Enumclaw

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The LRA in Enumclaw falls under the option of “independent housing,” which means sexually violent predators would either live with their families, be placed in an apartment, or live in a group home.

“I sure hope so,” answered Rep. Stokesbary. “They are a really dedicated bunch that cares a lot and are rightfully very, very concerned. And I know it’s a bit of a self-interested argument to make, but I’m sure hopeful that the work that I’m doing in the Legislature along with my seatmate, Representative Eric Robertson, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, and the pressure we’re putting on the department will really help at the end of the day.

According to Special Commitment Center CEO Keith Devos, independent homes have minimal to no staffing. The Special Commitment Center is a total confinement facility on McNeil Island in Pierce County for sexually violent predators.the state created a “fair share” principle for housing in an effort to ensure one county would not absorb a disproportionate amount of sex offenders.

Level 3 sex offender Stevan Knapp currently resides in independent housing in Enumclaw. He was convicted of violent sex crimes in 1983 and has been civilly committed since 1999.

 

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