Jezebel Project

The Jezebel Project is a nonprofit organization conducting outreach and support for street-based sex work in Stallbrook's red-light district on Creston Street. Founded by Jane Hardesty, a feminist organizer and former nun, the Project focuses on providing for sex workers' various needs; while this includes assistance in transitioning from sex work, Project members do not pressure sex workers into leaving, and only help sex workers do so when they specifically request it. The Project is headquartered in a partially renovated old firehouse in the city's East Side, complete with firepoles, where the two motorhomes used for outreach are kept in the first-floor garage, and the second floor is used as office and meeting space. Later on, the cooperatively-run Blue Jewel erotic emporium donates the basement space of its building for Jezebel to use as a permanent drop-in center and offices.
Along with Hardesty, major volunteers include:
* Bridget Torjesen - sex worker, peer support
* Marshall Chasen - physician, medical care and consultation
* Angela Dubuisson - attorney, legal consultation (formerly Nate Teixeira until his election to District Attorney in Laurie's Liberation)
* Lateshia Williams - clinical psychologist and Free Spirit Celebrant, psychological counseling and support
Police Chief Graham, who established Creston Street's "Special District" as a tolerance zone for street-based sex work, also supports the efforts of the Jezebel Project, even bringing a delegation of elected municipal officials to meet with Project members and see them in action. The police also provide information for an app developed by the Project for sex workers, allowing them to screen potential clients as a safety measure.
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