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Blue Ribbon Story

Over the past decade, the blue ribbon has become widely recognized as a national symbol of child abuse awareness and prevention. This movement began in 1989, when Bonnie Finney, a compassionate grandmother from Virginia, took a public stand against child maltreatment after her grandson died tragically as a result of physical abuse. Bonnie tied a blue ribbon on her van as a symbol of her commitment to reach out and get others involved in preventing child abuse. Why the color blue? When children are physically abused, they often suffer bruises as a result..…. bruises are initially black, and then eventually, they turn blue. Thus, the blue ribbon serves as a visible reminder that we need to nurture our children and prevent them from being abused and bruised.

The spirit of the blue ribbon has grown, and has inspired efforts nationwide to promote awareness and understanding about the importance preventing child abuse and neglect. It serves as a symbol, unifying caring Americans in all 50 states.

Please join us in spreading the message.....it’s easy !

Just wear a blue ribbon as a visible gesture of your support for child abuse/ neglect prevention......tie one on your car, your purse or your briefcase.......give one to your friends and neighbors....tell everyone you meet what the blue ribbon represents, and what they can do to prevent child abuse and neglect.........we can each make a difference !

To request wearable blue ribbons (metal pins or embroidered/stick-ons), contact:
The Ohio Children’s Trust Fund
255 East Main Street - 3rd floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-1822