Boylston, MA – Women across Worcester County are invited to strengthen their safety awareness this November through a free self-defense workshop hosted by the Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation in collaboration with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the event will take place Wednesday, November 13, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Boylston Town Hall. The program is open to women ages 16 and older and focuses on teaching realistic self-defense tactics, improving situational awareness, and building confidence in handling confrontations both physically and mentally.
The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation—named in memory of a Massachusetts woman whose life inspired action for women’s safety—has hosted dozens of similar sessions across New England. These workshops are designed to give participants practical tools for personal protection while fostering community empowerment and solidarity.
Participants will begin with a 5:45 p.m. check-in before the program starts promptly at 6 p.m. Space is limited, and residents are encouraged to register early. If the session reaches capacity, a waitlist is available through the Foundation’s website at vtmf.org.
Local officials say community workshops like this play a vital role in public safety education, giving women skills and confidence that can last a lifetime.
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