Blue Ribbons Tied Along Tulsa Street

Blue ribbons lined Boston Avenue on Monday to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month.

Monday, April 13th 2009, 4:24 pm

By: News On 6

News On 6

TULSA, OK -- Blue ribbons lined Boston Avenue on Monday to commemorate Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month.

Volunteers tied ribbons to 27 trees as a reminder that children's safety is everyone's responsibility.

A blue ribbon is the international sign for child abuse prevention.

The number 27 is special because 27 babies are born in Tulsa County each day.

Tulsa County had more than 8,400 reports of child abuse and neglect. Nearly 4,000 of those were considered legitimate cases.