Latinx Community and Problem Gambling: Stigma, Strategies, and Solutions
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Join us on October 10th, 2024 from 1-2:30 pm CDT for Latinx Community and Problem Gambling: Stigma, Strategies and Solutions.
Problem gambling is governed by a complex set of interrelating factors, causes, and determinants ranging from biology and family history to social norms and existing statutes (Messerlian, Derevensky, Gupta, 2005). Research indicates that gambling is interrelated with various health issues and disproportionately impacts individuals with mental health disorders, substance misuse disorders (Kessler, Hwang, Petukhova, Sampson, Winters, & Shaffer, 2008), and communities of color (Alegría, Petry, Hasin, Liu, Grant, & Blanco, 2009). In this workshop, we explore the historical context, lived experienced, and cultural dynamics of the Latinx community and problem gambling and its relationship to stigma and barriers to service and care. Additionally, we will explore key strategies and solutions to enhance cultural awareness and effective engagement strategies to enhance problem gambling services.
Objectives:
Participants of the workshop will gain insight to the utilization of cultural intelligence techniques and strategies within prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery supports. It will provide lesson learned in the practice of working with Latinx communities. The workshop will introduce thoughts and concepts related to the practice of cultural awareness to combat stigma and awareness. Participants will leave with information to consider when working with priority populations
1. Participants will be able to discuss effects of problem gambling in the Latinx communities along with techniques and strategies in working with priority populations
2. Participants will be able to describe barriers of services and health disparities impacting the Latinx communities.
3. Participants will be able to identify resources.
CEU accreditation is approved for the following categories: COUN I or II, PREV I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II, PCGC I or II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, CPRS I
or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP I or II, CFPP I or II, CVSS II. As well as, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC
Victor Ortiz, MSW, LADC I, CADC II
Victor Ortiz is a social worker with over twenty five years of experience in the development of programs and services in the area of addiction, youth development, child welfare, and behavioral health. He has worked extensively with a wide range of populations, especially in addressing health disparities, promoting equity and social justice. Victor has served in various professional positions aimed at improving access, and advocacy of care for individuals and families.
In 2009, Victor received his BSW from Anna Maria College; He was recognized for academic excellence while serving as a mentor to many students seeking professional guidance. Victor received national scholarship recognition from the National Association of Social Workers and The Council on Social Work Education for his many years of advocacy in the Latinx community. In 2010, Victor received his MSW from Simmons College School of Social Work. Victor’s professional and personal experiences have contributed to many op-eds and publications, and was a contributor in the book: Responsible Gambling: Primary Stakeholders Perspective.
Victor is a nationally recognized speaker, trainer, and educator in the areas of addiction, gambling disorders, and health disparities and equity. Victor is currently the Director of the Office of Problem Gambling Services at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
