Welcome to my site. This site is still under development, so please forgive the mess. In addition to writing Rise Above Bullying, I have been experiencing cancer. Summer 2024 was a challenge that I appear to be pulling out of. More resources will be added.
Get Your Free Rise Above Bullying Ebook
You can sign up here to receive a 22 page free ebook that explains the insight and guidance that is included in Rise Above Bullying and the two Positively Powerful books for young people.
Watch My Recent Podcast
This is a podcast I did fall 2024 for Character Strong’s Summit on Bullying.
What My Young Friend Thinks
This is a short video from a young friend of mine who was able to watch the above video. She explains what she thinks about my perspectives.
This has not yet been posted.
Upcoming Books
These books for young people, which contain material similar to what is in chapters 4 through 10 in Rise Above Bullying, will be published later spring 2025.
Grades 6 to 12.
Grades 4 to 6.
Portals
Through this Portal, parents and professionals will be able to find links to important documents from the US Department of Education. Also available is a Documentation Guide and additional resources.
This Study Guide is under development. Through this Portal, university faculty will be able to find the Study Guide link provided by Wiley Publishing.
Other organizations, as well as individuals may access the Study Guide on this page. It is my hope this Study Guide can provide the opportunity for a book study group within the organization.
Depending on the state and district, individual professionals may be able to get professional development credit by reading this book and completing the Study Guide.
A private Facebook Group will be established to create a community of professionals who are able to serve young people and their families in bullying situations. This group will be for professionals, as it is beyond my capacity to serve parents.
The focus in this private discussion group will be on the insight provided in Rise Above Bullying, as well as other related research and articles. Also discussed will be strategies that night be helpful in more common situations.
Understanding that there is a difference in the level of power when comparing parents to principals, it is my hope that by supporting the development of a community of professionals with expertise to support more positive interventions, this may help to resolve more hurtful situations.
Through this Portal, you can find links to recent podcasts, articles, and interviews — as well as my media one sheet
This Portal is a link to my Embrace Civility LLC website, which provides insight and resources to schools.
This Portal will be a link to a website that provides greater insight for young people on the Positively Powerful strategies for personal empowerment. This site has not yet been established, so there is nothing to see.
About
Nancy E. Willard, M.S., J.D., has degrees in special education and law. She is a world recognized expert in bullying and harassment, youth resilience and empowerment, and digital safety.