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David B. Stein, Ph.D.

 

 

    Associate Professor, Criminal Justice 

 

 

Colson Hall, 201 C

phone: 804-524-5190

fax: 804-524-6883

email: dstein@vsu.edu

 

 

 

Dr. Stein was formerly a Professor of Psychology at Longwood University, where he served for twenty-two years. He is a Diplomate as a Forensic Examiner Psychologist. Dr. Stein did his training with the Virginia State police, where he completed the qualifications in critical incident responding, crisis intervention, hostage negotiations, homicide investigations, gang investigations, and domestic terrorism. He is considered one of the leading experts for profiling rampage school shooters, and in tactical responses to school shootings.

 

 

Current Interest:

Courtroom examinations of psychiatric and psychological as “so-called” expert witnesses

 

 

Books:

 

Stein, D.B. (2005). Sop medicating, start parenting: real solutions for your problem teenager. Lanham, MD: Taylor Publishers.

 

Stein, D.B. (2000). The Ritalin is not the answer action guide: An interactive guide to the best selling parenting program. San Francisco, CA: Wiley, Jossey-Bass Publishers.

 

Stein, D.B. (1999). Unraveling the ADD/ADHD fiasco: Successful Parenting without Drugs.  Illinois: McMeehl Publishing.

 

Stein, D.B. (1998). Ritalin is not the answer: A drug-free paractical program for children diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. San Francisco, CA: Wiley, Jossey-Bass Publishers.

 

Stein, D.B. (1990). Controlling the difficult adolescent: The REST program (Real Economy System for Teens.) Lanham, MD: University Press of America.

 

 

Awards:

1998      Top Ten Research Award, American Psychological Association Conference

 

1998      Award for Outstanding Research and Writings for children and teenagers,      

             International Center for the Study of Psychiatry and Psychology

 

2000      Teacher of the year

 

He has numerous appearances on radio and television, including CNN, Fox News, and the Today show.