2014 National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention Showcase

Margaret Cahoon & Sasha RussellMary Jeanette ShultzScott Melissa & Karen SicherTodd Denny & Shannon DictsonKelly Chau Amanda Burke

Prevention Showcase

Wisdom Exchange: Make A Difference by Sharing Your Story

Margot Cahoon & Sasha Russell

Financial Steps a Family Can Take Today

Mary Jeanette Shultz

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Objectives

• Define and recognize problem gambling.

• Recognize financial and emotional impacts.

• See how to create a spending plan that addresses all debts.

• Learn to plug any gambling leaks.

• Find help with finances and problem gambling.

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Defining Problem Gambling

• Increased preoccupation with gambling

• A need to bet more money more frequently

• Restlessness or irritability when attempting to stop

• “Chasing” losses• Loss of control

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Recognizing Problem Gambling

• Missing school or work.• Feeling remorse.• Feeling an urge to continue

after losing—and after winning.

• Gambling to pay debts or obligations.

• Gambling as escape.• Borrowing or stealing

money to gamble.

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Establishing a Spending Plan

• List all income.• List all expenses.

– Include the costs of gambling treatment.

– Include payments on gambling-related debts.

• Balance income and expenses.

• Nongamblers: Avoid “revenge spending.”

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Plug Any Gambling Leaks

• Limit access to Internet devices: computers, tables, smartphones.

• Change account passwords.

• Remember that gambling may include risky investing, such as day trading.

• Life events may trigger a gambling relapse.

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Finding Help

• Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon

• National Council on Problem Gambling

• Financial planners• Tax advisors• Estate lawyers• Credit/debt counselors• Employee assistance

programs

Square One Program –Breaking the Barriers,

Problem Gambling and the Correctional System

Scott Melissa & Karen Sicher

Mescalero Music Mentors

Todd Denny & Shannon Dictson

Upending Media Intervention: An Effective Intergenerational

Prevention Strategy for API Populations

Jorge Wong & Kelly Chau

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Upending Media InterventionA 2nd generation strategy for 1st generation Asian Problem Gamblers

Jorge Wong, Ph. D., CCEP, CHCKelly Chau, M. S.

Center for Addiction Recovery and Empowerment (CARE)Asian Americans for Community Involvement

28th National Conference on Problem Gambling July 11 & 12, 2014

Orlando, FL

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U.S. CaliforniaSanta Clara

County San Jose*Total Population 309 Million 37.2 Million 1.84 Million 1.000,536

(01/01/14)

Whites 72.4% 57.6% 47.0% 42.8%Whites non-Hispanics 63.7% 40.6% 35.2% 28.7%Blacks 12.6% 6.2% 2.6% 3.3%Hispanics 16.3% 37.6% 26.9% 33.2%

Asians 4.8% 13.0% 32.0% 32.0%Native Americans/Alaskan

0.9% 1.0% 0.7% 0.9%

Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders 0.2% 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%Median household income/year $50,221 $58,925 $84,990 $78,660

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Vietnamese Cultural Values

Respect for Elders

Marriage & Gender

RolesChildren

COLLECTIVISM

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Dissemination of life learning…Country of origin -traditional

Elders

Parents

Youths

U.S. UPENDING Strategy

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Elders

Parents

Youths

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Upending Strategy

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Community

Elders

Parents

Youths

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Upending Media Intervention

Upending Culturally Respectful Strategy

California Office Problem Gambling

Friday Night Live

Betting On Our Future

Mom, I care...

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Using Logic Models to Create Problem Gambling Prevention

Programs

Amanda Burke

Rely on Logic…Not Luck

AmandaBurke,M.Ed.,CTRS,CHESProblemGamblingPreventionSpecialist

TownhallIIKent,Ohio

What Is a Logic Model?

• Anadaptable,organizationaltool• Apictureofwhatwillbedone• Awaytocommunicatewithstakeholders• Requiredcomponentofmanygrants

(UniversityofWisconsinExtension,2009)

Basic Logic Model Example

Why Use a Logic Model?

ResourcesShortInterim

Participation

OutputsInputs

Mission

Outcomes

Long

Plan

EvaluateImplement

Activities

Assess

SAMHSA,2014