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Schools Where Everyone Belongs, by Stan Davis with Julia Davis, published by Research Press,  outlines research on effective bullying prevention interventions and  presents specific practices and skills that help schools implement that research. Read the introduction and first chapter.  You may order Schools Where Everyone Belongs directly from the publisher or through any bookstore. For more information, email at stanstopbullyingnow.com . 
A CD or DVD with video demonstrations of techniques in the book is now available from me- email for details.

What people are saying about this book:
"Schools Where Everyone Belongs is a goldmine of practical information for school personnel concerned with reducing bullying among students. In this engaging book, Stan Davis draws upon theory and research related to bullying, as well as years of experience as a school counselor, to describe how educators can help to create safe, inclusive school environments for all children. I highly recommend it." 
  -Susan Limber, PhD, Associate Director, Institute on Family & Neighborhood Life,Clemson University
"There is nothing in the current literature that comes close to Schools Where Everyone Belongs. This book should be used in every elementary school. School personnel who follow the procedures that Davis describes so clearly could help the victim of bullying and forestall bullying of other children. Concerned parents could benefit greatly from reading this book. This book is a major contribution to the literature on bullying."  
   -Dorothea Ross, Ph.D., author of Childhood Bullying and Teasing
Schools Where Everyone Belongs is the single best resource for schools to use to address bullying.  The tone Stan Davis's program sets is one of compassionate caring for all students, parents and teachers in the school. Starting with that, he gives us almost all of the tools needed to get an effective, fair, prevention-oriented program started . Don't hesitate-get this book immediately and then read all of it.  
   -Kathy Masarie MD, founder of Full Esteem Ahead, empowering adults with tools to prevent risky behavior in youth and help children thrive.

"Based on his own experiences as a school counselor, and carefully thought-out adaptation of experts, Stan Davis gives us easy-to-read, proved strategies for handling problem behaviors, fostering empathy, and nurturing positive, prosocial behaviors in all children, including bullies--and their victims.  Best of all, Davis presents exercises to help the reader actively think about the impact of different ways to talk to kids, and how to extend effective techniques into the home.  This is a must read for anyone who cares about children's social adjustment and interpersonal competence now, and about reducing and preventing later, more serious, problems in our nation's youth."   
  -Myrna B. Shure, Ph.D., author of Raising A Thinking Child

"Schools Where Everyone Belongs is chock-full of practical advice and proven strategies for reducing bullying in schools. Author Stan Davis provides clear insight into the nature of bullying, the latest research findings, what works and doesn't work when handling bullying incidents, and what schools and parents can do to make a positive difference in our children's lives. Davis' sharing of personal anecdotes, as well as the lessons he learned along the way as a parent, child therapist and, later, elementary school counselor, enable him to successfully pinpoint the problems and focus on practical solutions that are mutually beneficial to schools, parents and students. This book is a definite must-read for schools and parents who truly have the children's best interest at heart."  
   -Trudy Ludwig, author of My Secret Bully

"Using the ideas Mr. Davis describes, we have dramatically reduced incidents of aggressive behavior and bullying on our campus. These ideas have truly changed our school into one where everybody does belong."  
   -Rich Larson, school guidance counselor

"Stan Davis, a school counselor in Maine, is a leading voice in the field of childhood bullying. One of the earliest U.S. interpretors and implementers of the pioneering 'whole school' bullying prevention work of Dan Olweus, Davis' website (www.stopbullyingnow.com), trainings and talks have provided strong support for anti-bullying advocates. His special expertise is in conducting what Olweus calls 'serious conversations' with children who bully and children who are bullied. Davis' comprehensive, sensitive and practical approach to these in-school counseling sessions with children and their parents is fully captured in this new book. But Davis' wisdom about children is broader than his focus on bullying. Evidence-based, clinically sound and creative, his book is an excellent general guide to helping children thrive in school, and a trove of useful advice for all adults who deal with children: An important contribution." 
    -Stuart Green, MSW, MA Director, Behavioral Science, Overlook Hospital Summit, New Jersey; Founder and Director, NJ   Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention

Comments about the material in this book, from a recent workshop for educators:

"Stan was clear and gave very specific examples of how to deal w/bullying.  He has devoted a lifetime to dealing w/these special/emotional situations.  I would come back to see him again in the future."

"Great strategies to use with specific situation related to bullying; in addition I will use some of the strategies in other interactions with students.  It’s a matter of practice to put this all into effect, but I plan to take small pieces and work on them individually until they become natural."

"I enjoyed the session; I will use the conflict resolution strategies and pass the knowledge onto my colleagues.  It was wonderful to challenge my “old” way of thinking and come up with some new ones."

"Great information.  I plan to implement “I “statements in student’s responses on our discipline forms.  I hope to revise our forms and/or create new forms for peer to peer aggression.  Wonderful seminar.  Thank You."

"I appreciated the use of real-life examples and the opportunity to work through the steps in the reflection process.  You gave opportunity to practice.  I will work on developing discipline rubrics so that students know what is expected of them and the consequences."

"There is a sign on my desk “I don’t give grades- you earn them”  After this workshop, I am going to make this a reality about behaviors as well"

Additions to Schools Where Everyone Belongs:  since the book was finished people have written in with their stories. Those letters will be posted on this additions page, along with new bibliography items, new ideas, and revisions. Visit the additions page for extra material about bullying.

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