The London Diocesan Penitentiary, or St Mary Magdalene house, was a place of refuge for prostitutes or women that had participated in pre-marital sex. This charity provided a path for them to get on a societally acceptable path. Christina volunteered from 1859 until 1870 and was very involved with these women, also known a "fallen woman". This social work done by Rossetti highlights her reasoning for creating "Goblin Market". Her goal is to help share that even when you are outcast from society because of these sexual sins, you can still regain your life through the help of others that can help you gain forgiveness and reform through God and compassion.

MLA Works Cited

“Advertisement for the London Diocesan Penitentiary.” British Library, The Morning Post, https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/advertisement-for-a-house-for-fallen-....