Every 68 seconds, someone in the U.S. is assaulted. When you support the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation team, you are helping to fund the Foundation's important safety and violence-prevention initiatives. The Foundation has trained thousands of women on self-defense, has provided education for all genders on safety awareness and violence prevention, and partners with like-minded youth organizations to address the root causes of violence. Vanessa Marcotte was killed in 2016 by a random act of violence. She inspires the Foundation's mission and fuels their efforts. LEARN MORE.