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Jackie is 12 and a recent runaway. The only clothes she owns are on her back. She was befriended by these two flanking her on her second day on the street but was soon under the sway and control of a pimp.

Laurie, 14, is being fondled by a man known to the kids as 'Pops' who hangs around the Pike street area.

Young woman with her child and stuffed bear is a retired street person who still frequents the Pike Street area to see her friends.

Pops raises and sells ferrets for a living and also uses the little animals as a way to strike up acquaintances with the kids. In this case, his come-on worked to get Laurie's attention.

Patti hugs a boy who appears to be her boyfriend.

Erin is being examined by Dr. Dick Worrel, supervisor of the Adolescent Free Clinic, which is operated by the University of Washington Medical School. He diagnosed her severe pelvic inflammation as chlamydia, a form of gonorrhea.

Shaken but unhurt, the girl finds her pimp. He calls the cops.

Patti in a fight.

Patti in a fight.

Patti in a fight.