2015 ncpg prevention symposium
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Prevention of Gambling Disorders – Taking Stock and
Planning for the Future:
A Symposium for Preventionists and Friends
National Council on Problem GamblingPrevention Committee
July 9, 2015 | Baltimore, MD
Why a Symposium?
* To seize the opportunity of a national gathering of people devoted to the cause of prevention of disordered gambling.
* To have a forum to generate ideas of where we have come, where we are headed and how might we get there.
* To assist in future strategic planning by the Prevention Committee and the National Council on Problem Gambling
Where Are We Headed
* Several panelists have been asked to address the following:• What we (local, state, region and or nationally) do
well in: assessing needs; building the capacity of out states and communities; and planning, implementing and evaluating prevention programming?
• What do we need to be more successful in these efforts?
• How can the National Council on Problem Gambling help?
Where Are We Headed
*After each panelist, there will be an opportunity to ask questions of the panelist to clarify and expand.• Like a focus group, there is no need to reach an
agreement or come to a consensus. All information is being gathered and recorded.
*After the panelist, there will be a facilitated discussion of all three questions with the larger group.
How Did We Get Here?
* Twenty years ago . . .
* The Prevention Interest Group
* NCPG adds prevention to its mission
* NCPG adds prevention in the title of its annual conference
* The Prevention Committee formed
What We Do Well
* Many more prevention efforts across the country (both nationally organized, state organized, affiliate council organized, community efforts.
* Sophistication of these efforts are increasing.
* Increase in sharing of programmatic efforts and prevention data.
What Do We Need to Be More Successful?
* Comprehensive longitudinal evaluation of programs and the funding to do so.
* Prevention specific research
* Improvements in our ability as a field to share all of the above.
* Prevention specific workforce development.
How Can NCPG Help?
* A dedicated prevention staff person.
* Hosting of a clearinghouse for program and data sharing.
* A dedicated full track and at least one keynote at the conference.
* Funding assistance.
Tristan Hall
Drug Free Action Alliance
Need for prevention
• 2012 Survey of At‐Risk and Problem Gambling Prevalence Among Ohioans– Prevention efforts should be directed toward groups that are at greatest risk for problem gambling, including males aged 18 to 24
– Prevention campaigns should include educational efforts about fiscal literacy, so at‐risk groups better understand how to responsibly handle money and debt. Educational efforts like Smart Money Choices should be expanded and promoted to those at‐risk for problem gambling
Need for prevention
• Some of these groups, especially 18 to 24 year olds, will be difficult to reach; therefore, innovative prevention campaigns should be developed that will raise awareness in colleges, trade schools, manufacturing centers and social networks (e.g., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
Problem Gambling Prevention Resources
• E‐based problem gambling / financial literacy program for college students.
Problem Gambling Prevention Resources
DR. JIM KOOLERA D M I N I S T R A T O R
C A L I F O R N I A F R I D A Y N I G H T L I V E P A R T N E R S H I PC A L I F O R N I A C E N T E R F O R Y O U T H D E V E L O P M E N T & H E A L T H P R O M O T I O N
N C P G ~ J U L Y 2 0 1 5
Betting On Our Future:Problem Gambling from a Youth Perspective
Engages youth throughout all steps of the process
Utilizes a Youth Development model
Media campaigns focus on shifting social norms
Relationships at the state level create a partnership between prevention & treatment
Betting On Our Future
Project Cycle
C R O S S C O O R D I N A T I O N : R E G I O N A L L Y & N A T I O N A L L Y
T R A N S I T I O N O F C A S P O T L I G H T F E S T I V A L T O A N A T I O N A L Y O U T H C O N F E R E N C E
Next steps for us
R E C O G N I Z E T H E V A L U E O F P R E V E N T I O N
B E A C A T A L Y S T I N L I N K I N G E F F O R T S
Next steps for NCPG
• Collaboration with local Regional Action Councils Collect community data for needs assessment
• CT Healthy Campus InitiativeEffective and efficient use of resourcesEmpower institutions and citizens
• Coordinating prevention efforts across a wide range of partners
Engaging Partners Across Disciplines/Sectors
Assessment
Go Prevention!
‐Building the capacity of prevention through collaboration with existing programs, the gaming industry, and mental health service providers strengthening community programs and building self‐sustainability
‐Special populations i.e. Asian Pacific American, Criminal Justice, College, Military
‐Linking prevention, treatment and recovery
Sustainability and Cultural Competence
Capacity Building• Offering technical assistance in populations we work with
to build strength in their own programs
• Assessments, education and curriculum development
• Implementation of basic evaluations and use of prevention models (logic models)
• Enhance implementations of innovative strategies, and improve individual and community well‐being
Improving Our Efforts
• Evaluation as part of planning process
• While planning program plan evaluation strategies and implement them at a higher level quantitatively and qualitatively
Nationally
• By supporting the Prevention Committee
• Standardize prevention, practice, research and policies when it comes to disordered gambling
• Include prevention in National support for education, messaging, resources
• Use of data to inform programs
US > Oregon > Lane County > Eugene
Julie HynesLane County Public Health &University of Oregon
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What we’re doing well: Integration
1. Making Evidence-Based Connections2. Increasing Awareness3. Focusing on Brain Development &
Technology4. Implementing Systems Level Work
What we do:Education.Training.Technical Assistance.
Key messages:Brain Development ResearchTechnology
How can we be more successful? Funding, Buy-In
• Many still don’t see problem gambling as an issue
• Low priority for primary prevention efforts
How can we Help on a national level?Funding, Buy-In
Prevention SymposiumSusan D. McLaughlin, M.P.A., C.P.P.
Primary Prevention Services CoordinatorState of Ct Department of
Mental Health & Addiction ServicesProblem Gambling Services
What We Do Well in ConnecticutAssessing Needs
Building Capacity of State & CommunitiesPlanning, Implementing & Evaluating Prevention Programing
1. Gambling Informed Treatment & Prevention:“DiGIn”: Disordered Gambling Integration Project w/ MH/SA TX;Prevention Initiative: Regional Gambling Awareness Teams.
2. Clear Message: Not Anti‐Gambling
3. Broad Base: Partners/Stakeholders/Evaluators
What Do We Needto be More Successful?
How NCPG Can Help
1. Work with SAMHSA: Move to ATODG through Inclusion
2. Consistent & Meaningful Advocate for Prevention
Liz McCall
Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
• Collaboration with local Regional Action Councils Collect community data for needs assessment
• CT Healthy Campus InitiativeEffective and efficient use of resourcesEmpower institutions and citizens
• Coordinating prevention efforts across a wide range of partners
Engaging Partners Across Disciplines/Sectors
Assessment
Go Prevention!
‐Building the capacity of prevention through collaboration with existing programs, the gaming industry, and mental health service providers strengthening community programs and building self‐sustainability
‐Special populations i.e. Asian Pacific American, Criminal Justice, College, Military
‐Linking prevention, treatment and recovery
Sustainability and Cultural Competence
Capacity Building• Offering technical assistance in populations we work with
to build strength in their own programs
• Assessments, education and curriculum development
• Implementation of basic evaluations and use of prevention models (logic models)
• Enhance implementations of innovative strategies, and improve individual and community well‐being
Improving Our Efforts
• Evaluation as part of planning process
• While planning program plan evaluation strategies and implement them at a higher level quantitatively and qualitatively
Nationally
• By supporting the Prevention Committee
• Standardize prevention, practice, research and policies when it comes to disordered gambling
• Include prevention in National support for education, messaging, resources
• Use of data to inform programs
Prevention of Problem Gambling
Brittany R. Parham, PhDCarl Robertson, M.R.E., M.Div
July 9, 2015
What We Do Well?
• Local partnerships and collaboration– The Center for School Mental Health– The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem
Gambling
• Target diverse populations – Adapted Smart Choices
What We Need?
• Increase partnerships
• Evaluate and disseminate intervention efforts
• Expand reach of prevention activities – Teachers, students, and families
How Can the National Council on Problem Gambling Help?
• Grow and support development committee’s prevention efforts– Assist with development of assessment tools
• Needs assessment across diverse populations• Intervention effectiveness
• Disseminate tools, strategies and effective interventions
