Submission Title
Sharpening Our Approach to Youth Gambling Prevention
Session Title
Session 1-2-B: Harm Prevention and Youth
Presentation Type
Event
Location
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Start Date
28-5-2019 11:00 AM
End Date
28-5-2019 12:25 PM
Disciplines
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Educational Methods | Health and Physical Education | Health Communication
Abstract
Abstract: With the ongoing expansion of gambling opportunities, the need for robust and impactful youth prevention programs continues to rise. We know that these programs are resonating with youth and we have an idea of what makes a successful program. However, to remain relevant and effective, we must strive to move these programs forward. This session will explore ways of honing our youth prevention initiatives. It will highlight inventive research and program design being done by the Responsible Gambling Council and others to target high risk sub-groups, expand program content to include comorbidities, mobilize expanded and electronic modes of delivery, and collaborate with new partners. Session participants will learn about inventive techniques to bolster or create programs in their jurisdictions.
Implications: The results and approaches outlined in this session will help those involved in youth gambling prevention understand how to develop gambling prevention programs that are engaging and effective. The session will explore practical ways to shape cutting edge youth initiatives.
Keywords
Youth, prevention, continuous improvement, high risk, comorbidity
Funding Sources
Gambling Research Exchange Ontario - no involvement Ontario Ministry of Health - no involvement Ontario Lottery and Gaming - no involvement
Competing Interests
I have been invovled in projects that were funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health, Gambling Research Exchange Ontario, Ontario Lottery and Gaming, British Columbia Lottery Corporation, and Camelot Group.
Sharpening Our Approach to Youth Gambling Prevention
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Abstract: With the ongoing expansion of gambling opportunities, the need for robust and impactful youth prevention programs continues to rise. We know that these programs are resonating with youth and we have an idea of what makes a successful program. However, to remain relevant and effective, we must strive to move these programs forward. This session will explore ways of honing our youth prevention initiatives. It will highlight inventive research and program design being done by the Responsible Gambling Council and others to target high risk sub-groups, expand program content to include comorbidities, mobilize expanded and electronic modes of delivery, and collaborate with new partners. Session participants will learn about inventive techniques to bolster or create programs in their jurisdictions.
Implications: The results and approaches outlined in this session will help those involved in youth gambling prevention understand how to develop gambling prevention programs that are engaging and effective. The session will explore practical ways to shape cutting edge youth initiatives.
Comments
Though I am listed as a co-author on the submission 'Recommendations for Responsible Gambling Manager Education' with Janine Robinson and Kahlil Philander I will not be invovled in presenting this work.