Presenting practical research-based strategies to reduce bullying in schools.

"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

From a recent presentation in the suburbs of Cincinnati:

"I just wanted to thank you SO much for your talk last night at Wyoming High School. Although I was dubious as to the need for such discussion given the age and nature of my two girls, I quickly learned from your wealth ofexperience that this affects everyone. I actually see in my 7 year old
second grader some of the characteristics you suggested looking for. I am grateful that we can begin to work on altering these behaviors early on.My daughter attends Vermont primary and thought you were really funny. She liked your trick with the flashlight." 

"I just arrived home from your presentation at Wyoming High School in Cincinnati. I am a doctoral student in clinical psychology and my dissertation is looking at prosocial behavior in 5th grade students after participating in an anti-bullying program. I just wanted to compliment you on your presentation. I was particularly impressed with the way you touched on so many different areas. After two years of researching/collecting data, it is refreshing to hear someone finally quote these important studies. I feel that this is a powerful way to communicate the seriousness of this issue and your comments were
very reflective of the research I have come across. As a future psychologist, I am committed to educating the public about child abuse and peer abuse and hope that I can communicate as eloquently as you did tonight." 

 A letter from a  presentation in Melrose, MA:

 "You did a great job on Monday. It was a tough day to train teachers (last day of the school year), but through your empathy, humor, solid, sensible, well-presented information, great stories, and magic tricks, you won them over! I really appreciated your professionalism in knowing what you needed (i.e. equipment and help with it), getting me all the appropriate information ahead of time, and your willingness to continue working with us. A few teachers came up to me and said it was very helpful, "very practical which is what we like!" Another teacher said "I can't wait to get back to school next fall to try out some of these ideas!" You can't get much more positive feedback than that! So from all of us, THANK YOU, Stan." 

"I really enjoyed being able to get with all the grade levels and hear what they think bullying is and what would be a good way to help the person who is being bullied. I really wish I could do all those cool magic tricks and be able to relate them to bullying. Thank you for the super time!"
     (C.C, fifth grade student who assisted me in shows, Gilford, N.H.)

Comments about Stan's book:

"There is nothing in the current literature that comes close to Schools Where Everyone Belongs. This book should be used in every preschool and 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 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, NJ
Founder and Director,NJ Coalition for Bullying Awareness and Prevention

• "Stan is magical with children." (Bill Sawtelle, principal, Atwood-Tapley School (K-6)).

• "Stan is a gifted educator. He involves young people and keeps them fully attentive to both the magic and the message." (Cathy Knox, principal, Maranacook Community School (grades 7-12))

• "Stan Davis is a dynamic group leader who can help your staff, community, and students with issues regarding bullying and behavior strategies." (Beth Sandford, Elementary Principal)

• "I am extremely pleased with your input and knowledge of the bully problem. We are implementing many of your techniques on a daily basis and are developing a program that will fit our school next year. You have helped us establish the necessary groundwork to be a proactive school against bullying." (Kurt Ream, Middle school principal)

• "Stan creates poetic miracles and teaches us to perceive the magic in the world we live in."
  (Jeff McBride, Magician of the year, Academy of Magical Arts)

• "You impart worthwhile messages to children in a way that totally captivates their interest." (librarian)

• "You not only make magic, but bring magic into the lives of others." (College student)

• "You did tricks and taught us at the same time." (4th grader)

• "I liked how you made it easy for us to learn."( 4th grader)

• "After you do magic, it's all glittery in the air" (adult)

• "You big sneak!" (4 year old)

and articles:

• Creating School-Wide Anti-Bullying Strategies: an Education World wire-side chat; August, 2005

• Teaching kids to care (Family Therapy Networker, September 2000)

• It takes a whole school to stop bullying (Maine Times, May 2001), 

• Banishing Bullying (December 2001, Maine Sunday Telegram) 

• Preventing Childhood Bullying (New Hampshire) Valley News 

• A lesson in bullying well-learned (a middle school principal's account of the effects of Stan's workshop)

• Letters from students, letters to students