This document summarizes Julie Hynes' presentation on Oregon's problem gambling prevention programming in schools and use of social media tools. The presentation discusses Oregon's successful initiatives to address problem gambling among youth, including integrating information and education into school health curriculums. It also provides strategies for partnering with schools and colleges, developing policies, and using social media and other online resources to raise awareness of problem gambling issues. Evaluation results suggest Oregon's prevention efforts have helped avert increases in problem gambling rates while expanding legalized gambling.
Problem Gambling and Beyond: 2010 Iowa Prevention Conference
1. Julie Hynes, MA, CPS
Problem Gambling Prevention Coordinator
Prevention Program Webmaster
Lane County Health & Human Services
Oregon Problem Gambling Services
Problem Gambling & Beyond:
Practical School Programming
& Social Media Tools
2. Today’s Conversation
Study Oregon’s gambling prevention programming in
schools
Discuss strategies that made successful change happen in
schools
Discuss technology & social media strategies
Examine applicability of Oregon’s initiatives for the State
of Iowa
6. Why consider problem gamblingWhy consider problem gambling
as an issue to address amongas an issue to address among
young people? (3 reasons)young people? (3 reasons)
7. Trends
Availability
Community norms
Age
Co-occurrence; Research consistently shows teens who
gamble have higher rates of:
– Alcohol use & binge drinking
– Substance use
– Sexual behavior
Risk factors similar to other problem behaviors
(Sources: Oregon Department of Human Services, 2010; Marotta & Hynes, 2003; Derevensky & Gupta, 2002 –
complete citations available at www.preventionlane.org/gambling/references.htm)cali
Why Problem Gambling?Why Problem Gambling?
– Delinquency
– Violent behavior
– Handgun possession
12. Why Integrate?Why Integrate?
No budget
No time
Best/evidence-based
practice approach
Similar brain
development issues
(reward pathway)
This is not what integration
should look like
13. On a time & money budget…
…march to the beat of someone else’s drum
14. Name 3 CSAP strategies (aside
from information
dissemination)
15. Information Dissemination
Prevention Education
Alternative Activities
Community-Based Processes
Problem Identification / Referral
Environmental / Policy
Using CSAP’s Effective
Prevention Strategies
Research: it takes
ongoing efforts in
all six areas for
prevention to
really work
16. ADDING information dissemination in TO evidence-ADDING information dissemination in TO evidence-
based prevention education. [Download this atbased prevention education. [Download this at
http://www.preventionlane.org/gambling/deal-no-dice.htm ]]
17. One time ADD-ON to evidence-based alcohol/drug unit
(grades 6-8*)
Objectives -- Students will be able to:
A. Cite the general definitions of gambling and problem gambling
B. Understand key differences between social (responsible) and
problem gambling
C. Understand how problem gambling shares commonalities with
other addictive behaviors
D. Verbalize how to access help when they believe they or a loved
one have a gambling problem
*could be modified for any age or grade level
20. Middle School
Video
Objectives: Middle school students* learn:
What is gambling?
Gambling is not risk-free.
How to recognize problem gambling.
How to get help.
Best used to supplement addictions curriculum
Provides facilitator guide
*Targeted for 6-8th
grades; practically speaking, it’s best for 5th
-6th
21. Online readers: learn more & download the video at
http://preventionlane.org/gambling/youth-gambling-video.htm
22. Got policies?
Schools: Local
school/college/university
website, manual
Workplace: Look at
policy manuals
Community: Look at
your local jurisdiction's
ordinances
Adapted from Oregon DHS, 2010
Got problems? Is there news on the issue?
Got allies? Coalitions, social media
Got time & ability? Policy takes time + know your role
23. Policy example
Above: see http://preventionlane.org/gambling/about-us.htm
for complete chart & information
State staff exhibited & presented at school teacher
trainings
OR Dept of Ed health education standards now includes
problem gambling at 6-8th
grade level
24. Partnering with schools: Tips
Use a “How can we help?” approach
Partner with any ally you can find
Tap into community parenting programs (e.g., Strengthening
Families
Integrate with selective prevention programs (e.g., Reconnecting
Youth)
Consider timing (not September or months during testing)
Casino night alternative tips:
http://preventionlane.org/gambling/Resources/casino_nights_alter
natives.pdf
CSAP: Info dissemination, policy, community process, education, ID & referral (possibly alternative
activities)
26. Partnering with higher ed
Pros… & Not so pro’s
Fresh ideas
“Cheap labor”
Go where the issues are
Informal partnerships may be
best (see “cons”)
↑ Formality = ↑ bureaucracy
Remember that students are
students
Holy bureaucracy, Batman!
Deadlines around terms, etc.
Cool stuff you might not be
able to use (see next slide)
Did we mention bureaucracy?
27. College materials can be risky
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www.preventionlane.org/gambling/pgap.htm
28. Partnering with higher ed: Tips
Know what you want
Find whatever allies you can
Go with a “how we can help you” approach
Set realistic expectations
Integrate wherever possible
Don’t overcomplicate it (contracts = bureaucracy)
Try to get questions on counseling/health center assessments
If you can, do a needs assessment survey: (example:
http://preventionlane.org/gambling/collegesurvey.htm)
29. Taking the plunge
It doesn’t need to
be complicated;
infusing problem
gambling language
within the context
of the
curriculum/eval
can easily meet
fidelity reqt’s
31. Social media
Websites, Blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc.
If you can do it, it’s fairly inexpensive & easy to update!
32. Great social media resources
Technology in Prevention Blog:
http://technologyinprevention.blogspot.com
CDC’s social media toolkit:
http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/ToolsTemplates/
SocialMediaToolkit_BM.pdf
33. Video contest
Cheap
Great for integration in schools where health curriculum
not a possibility
Ask media, A/V, drama teachers about participating
See http://preventionlane.org/videos.htm for more
information
36. A great all-in-one tool
Updated annually
Contains facts and figures,
factsheets, overviews,
templates, etc. for increasing
awareness of problem
gambling
Can be downloaded at
http://problemgamblingprevention.org/opgaw-guide-2010.htm
37. System evaluation results
Prevention and outreach are working:
Evaluation report in Oregon shows many successes; see
http://problemgamblingprevention.org/reports/08-09-AD80-Annual-Report
for more complete report
Oregon is one of the few states that appears to have averted a
significant increase in problem gambling prevalence while
expanding legalized gambling (National Center For the Study of Gambling, 2006)
1. Moore & Marotta, in press
2. National Center For the Study of Gambling, 2006.
38. Successes… & Challenges
Approaching schools/coalitions
with internal partners
Sharing how this BENEFITS
them, not adds work
Using “Why should you care?”
message
Using local data
Knowing the language (e.g.,
education standards)
Asking questions
Gambling still not on radar
Gambling not a priority
Lack of resources & time
Strict curriculum demands
43. Thank you!
For more info:
Julie Hynes, MA, CPS
Lane County Health & Human Services
Oregon Problem Gambling Services
Julie.Hynes@co.lane.or.us | 541.628.3928
preventionlane.org | problemgamblingprevention.org
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“Deal or No Deal” game show theme used for educational purposes only. For information about this presentation and its use, contact Julie Hynes, Lane County Health & Human Services | 541.682.3928 | julie.hynes@co.lane.or.us
At the end of the session, participant will be able to:
Understand the prevalence of problem gambling among Oregon youth
Identify relationships between gambling and other risky behaviors
State the effects of problem gambling on youth, family members and the community
Identify signs of a problem gambler
Understand how and where to refer someone for help or assessment
Identify at least 3 resources which can be used in problem gambling prevention
Deal or No Deal? Play here!
First Deal or No Deal question: What activity has correlations with drinking, drugs, sexual activity, and violent behavior, yet little or no attention is paid to it in health courses? Would you believe it’s youth gambling? Data from Oregon Healthy Teens surveys show that gambling and other risky behaviors often go hand-in-hand, yet many parents and educators unsuspectingly promote poker and other gambling-related games as harmless recreational activities. This session will provide useful information on an increasingly popular activity that is far from risk free and will address what can be done to minimize harm from gambling.
We will have a fun, interactive multimedia game based upon the “Deal or No Deal” game show. Easy rules! Workshop participants will receive free DVDs and facilitator guides of Oregon’s new award-winning youth problem gambling prevention video.
Question 3.
Question 3.
Question 3.
“Deal or No Deal” game show theme used for educational purposes only. For information about this presentation and its use, contact Julie Hynes, Lane County Health & Human Services | 541.682.3928 | julie.hynes@co.lane.or.us
At the end of the session, participant will be able to:
Understand the prevalence of problem gambling among Oregon youth
Identify relationships between gambling and other risky behaviors
State the effects of problem gambling on youth, family members and the community
Identify signs of a problem gambler
Understand how and where to refer someone for help or assessment
Identify at least 3 resources which can be used in problem gambling prevention
Deal or No Deal? Play here!
First Deal or No Deal question: What activity has correlations with drinking, drugs, sexual activity, and violent behavior, yet little or no attention is paid to it in health courses? Would you believe it’s youth gambling? Data from Oregon Healthy Teens surveys show that gambling and other risky behaviors often go hand-in-hand, yet many parents and educators unsuspectingly promote poker and other gambling-related games as harmless recreational activities. This session will provide useful information on an increasingly popular activity that is far from risk free and will address what can be done to minimize harm from gambling.
We will have a fun, interactive multimedia game based upon the “Deal or No Deal” game show. Easy rules! Workshop participants will receive free DVDs and facilitator guides of Oregon’s new award-winning youth problem gambling prevention video.
Behavioral, psychological, physical
A correlation between gambling and all forms of substance abuse exists.
Gamblers are more likely to…
Lose their jobs, be demoted
Fall deeply into debt and file for bankruptcy
Lose their homes and personal property
Accumulate legal fees due to divorce, criminal activities
Run up medical, mental health bills
Well-demonstrated relationship of problem gambling with other risky behaviors
Excessive alcohol use & binge drinking
Regular tobacco use
Illicit drug use
Overeating/binge eating
Source: Engwall & Steinberg, 2003; Ladouceur, Dube, &^ Bujold, 1994; Lesieur, et al., 1991
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Question 3.
At the end of the session, participant will be able to:
Understand the prevalence of problem gambling among Oregon youth
Identify relationships between gambling and other risky behaviors
State the effects of problem gambling on youth, family members and the community
Identify signs of a problem gambler
Understand how and where to refer someone for help or assessment
Identify at least 3 resources which can be used in problem gambling prevention
Deal or No Deal? Play here!
First Deal or No Deal question: What activity has correlations with drinking, drugs, sexual activity, and violent behavior, yet little or no attention is paid to it in health courses? Would you believe it’s youth gambling? Data from Oregon Healthy Teens surveys show that gambling and other risky behaviors often go hand-in-hand, yet many parents and educators unsuspectingly promote poker and other gambling-related games as harmless recreational activities. This session will provide useful information on an increasingly popular activity that is far from risk free and will address what can be done to minimize harm from gambling.
We will have a fun, interactive multimedia game based upon the “Deal or No Deal” game show. Easy rules! Workshop participants will receive free DVDs and facilitator guides of Oregon’s new award-winning youth problem gambling prevention video.