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PGS Prevention Monthly Connect
Webinar
March 6th, 2015
Attendees: Nancy Martin, Shannon Durkee, Rebecca Geist, Emily Mossberg, Danette
Killinger, Pepe Quintanilla, Lisa Miller, Kim Haak, Erik Larson, Julie Hynes, Jerry
O’Sullivan, David Viskio, Brianne Mares, Meredith Payton, & Roxann Jones

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Agenda
10:00 – 10:10 - Introductions/Roll Call
10:10 – 10:25 - AMH Update
10:25 – 10:40 - Oregon Prevention Data System
10:40 – 10:55 - Success and Challenges
10:55 – 11:00 - Wrap Up: Items for Next Meeting

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Oregon Problem Gambling Awareness Month Discussion
National Theme: Problem Gambling is a Public Health
Issue
National Slogan: Problem Gambling: Have the
conversation

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AMH Update
PGS Spring Conference was a success!
PGS Work plan Forums will foster solution-based discussions by incorporating
a “world café” process into the workshop’s design. Stakeholders at this event will
be tasked with addressing four to six program areas, accompanied by critical
questions; identifying system challenges related to these questions,
brainstorming possible solutions, and prioritizing system improvement. March
10th
Lake Oswego; March 12th
Grants Pass; March 13th
Albany; and March 17th
Bend (registration open until end today). 10-3 lunch is provided so important to
register.
Phase I of problem gambling materials are available for order, will send you a
copy of the request form. Phase II materials being developed- parent/educator
materials.
Art Contest due dates: April 10th
to AMH; Coordinators notified April 21st
;
Artwork returned by May 11th
. Roxann will review process for finalist selection for
broad representation in calendar.
May Prevention Summit :Problem Gambling Prevention Meeting May 19th
1:00
-4:00

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Oregon Prevention Data System (formally OWITS)
Roxann requested feedback on the values being included the
following fields in the new Oregon Prevention Data System
- Outcome Indicators
- Objectives (Factors: Risk, Protective, Casual)
- Focus Area
- Measurement Tools
- Evidence Based Program, Policy, Practice
The following slides capture content in those areas. The areas
noted in red are from the meeting discussion.
Please email any suggestions you have to Roxann at
roxann.r.jones@state.or.us

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Oregon Prevention Data System (formally OWITS)
Outcome Indicators (can select multiple):
30-day gambling
Availability of gambling products
Perceived risk of harm of gambling
Perception of parental disapproval of gambling
Gambling too much
Parents talking to the student about gambling
Teachers talking to the student about gambling
Awareness that gambling is a risky behaviors
Need to explore outcome indicators around Gaming
Goal
Direction of change (up, down, same)

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Oregon Prevention Data System (formally OWITS)
Objectives: Factors (Risk, Protective, Casual) can select multiple
Positive Youth Development
Truancy
Social Availability
Retail Availability
Poor Academic Performance
Academic Achievement
Peer Use (involvement)
Perception of Parent Disapproval of Gambling Activities
Positive School Climate
Feeling Safe at School
Facing Bullying/Harassment in School
Perception of Workplace Policy
Low Neighborhood Attachment and Community Disorganization
Community Norms
Historical Trauma

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Oregon Prevention Data System (formally OWITS)
Focus (this is a mover box can have multiple selections)
Gambling – lottery tickets/Powerball/Megabucks
Gambling – dice or coin flips
Gambling – sports teams
Gambling – betting on games of skills
Gambling – internet
Gambling – playing bingo for money
Gambling – video lottery terminals
Gaming areas need further exploration for focus area
Gambling – cards

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Oregon Prevention Data System (formally OWITS)
Measurement Tools
Oregon Healthy Teens Survey
Student Wellness Survey
Herbert and Louis Reports
Adolescent Prevalence Study
Local Surveys
Program Evaluations
Community Needs Assessments

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Oregon Prevention Data System (formally OWITS)
Evidence Based Programs, Policy, Practices
Stacked Deck
Wanna Bet
Botvins Life Skills (integrated)
Others????

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 Providers Successes and Challenges
Julie Hynes: reminder that Lane County and Jackson County hosting
statewide video contest for High School and College Students.
Information can be found on Lane Counties website as well as the
PGS Prevention website
 Wrap Up
- Agenda Items
- Next PGS Monthly Connect Webinar
4/3/15 10:00am – 11:00 am