Youth or parent media contacts needed!
We have received many, many calls from the media all over the nation who are interested in interviewing young people or parents of youth who gamble. Youth who play cards for money, or have peers that do, or parents of youth who gamble, are needed to paint the picture of the rising trend of gambling and the problems it can create.
Unlike most other issues, even alcohol or drug problems, it is actually difficult for reporters to find people to talk about gambling and the problems it can create. We hear of youth that are losing their money, borrowing, even stealing to gamble, missing school, but so far no one has been willing to talk to media. A reporter from Family Circle magazine said that it has been harder to find youth or parents to talk about teen gambling than most all other stories she has covered in about 30 years of writing.
It is important to share as much information as possible to increase community awareness about problem gambling. If interested in being a media contact, or for more information, email us or contact the Lane County Problem Gambling Prevention Program (541.682.3928). We will NOT release any names or any other contact information without permission.
Unlike most other issues, even alcohol or drug problems, it is actually difficult for reporters to find people to talk about gambling and the problems it can create. We hear of youth that are losing their money, borrowing, even stealing to gamble, missing school, but so far no one has been willing to talk to media. A reporter from Family Circle magazine said that it has been harder to find youth or parents to talk about teen gambling than most all other stories she has covered in about 30 years of writing.
It is important to share as much information as possible to increase community awareness about problem gambling. If interested in being a media contact, or for more information, email us or contact the Lane County Problem Gambling Prevention Program (541.682.3928). We will NOT release any names or any other contact information without permission.
posted by julhynes at
2:13 PM
2 Comments:
This is such an important issue. I know that teen gambling may seem like harmless fun, but statistics show us differently. It is important for people who can to speak out so that others can learn.
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Anonymous, at 9:55 AM
Thank you , for the work you do !!
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Anonymous, at 8:43 PM
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