Generally, yes, it is safe to live next to a halfway house. These facilities often get stigmatized due to the history of the people who are living there. However, halfway houses employ professional staff to monitor residents and ensure they are abiding by the rules. Often, a probation officer or law enforcement officer is frequently in the facility. Most of the time, the people who live in a halfway house do not have a history of violence. Most people in these facilities suffer from past drug or substance abuse problems. These halfway houses can be a great place for them to live while completing a substance abuse program as they prepare to fully re-enter society after serving a prison sentence. Some halfway houses even allow a place for delinquent minors to live.