Special Populations The Latino/Latina Population In addition to offering Spanish-speaking Helpline specialists and Spanish-language materials on problem gambling, the Council has launched a Latino/Latina Outreach effort. This effort consists of connecting with Spanish Community-Based Organization and Spanish Faith Communities, presenting programs on problem gambling prevention on several Spanish-speaking radio stations, developing additional culturally competent Spanish-language materials and trainings, and having educational displays at several Latino/Latina fairs. Three Spanish-speaking trainers have been recruited and trained to deliver Council trainings and materials.
The African-American Population In the spring of ’08, the Council initiated an African-American outreach effort. Two focus groups, one in Worcester and one in Boston, will be held with African-American service professionals and community members to ascertain the extent of problem gambling in the community and suggested avenues for addressing the issue. In addition, two African-American trainers have been recruited to join the Council Prevention Team.
For more information, please contact Council Prevention Director, Jim Wuelfing at 617-426-4554. |