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Florida governmental organization Questions? S first study on problem gambling and crime

Altamonte Springs, FL (Business Wire) 12 October 2010

Problem gambling is prevalent among 17.4% of the population in Tampa, Florida was arrested, transported to a new feasibility study, released today by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (CSCF), the national law on gambling

study, games, gambling and crime stopped in the population, written by Drs Mary Cuadrado and Louis Lieberman, the presence of gambling problems confirmed in a large percentage of the passengers of the Orient Road jail in Hillsborough County. The report showed that the Lie / Bet screen, consisting of only two questions, one can reasonably estimate the prevalence of problem gambling among offenders in the initial phase of the criminal justice system.

The new study is a first in the state and among the first in the country, showed the importance of screening people at the stage of booking. He showed how two simple questions, such as the Lie / Bet screen (ie known to ask Have you ever felt the need to bet more money more? And have you ever had to lie to people important to you as you played?) , the law enforcement authorities in the identification of people with gambling problems from the beginning to allow for. A positive response to one or both questions is indicative of a problem with gambling identification of factors associated with criminal activities in the earliest stages of contact (ie reservation) the person is essential if the intervention is to affect the greatest number of people. This is a phenomenon known as a? Funnel effect? where the number of individuals decreases the further one moves through the justice system> Criminal process.â ????

It should be noted that the Lie / Bet was not designed to substitute for diagnostic tools in the field of gambling, South Oaks Gambling Screen as the and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders used to be American Psychiatric Association. The Lie / Bet has operated as a means of providing an easy (even by those not trained in mental health) designed to be very reliable in identifying people likely to need additional surgery and complete (including diagnosis).

â? This study demonstrates the commitment and the leadership of the Florida Lottery in recognition of the importance of this research and providing funding to the Hillsborough County Sheriff? s Office, which established the protocols, investigators, researchers and provides access to the data required. In addition, the University of South Florida? S CSCF the Graduate Program has helped in the recruitment of three students of criminology for interviews. It is precisely this type of joint co-operation that this study makes innovative, â? Fowler added.

â? It should be noted that, even if it is a calculation problem gamblers in a population of offenders in Tampa, there’s no reason to believe that these results in Hillsborough County, unlike all other major urban area of the state. The similarity of these results with those found in Las Vegas to support this assertion. In addition, the high proportion of offenders, this study shows as a problem or pathological gamblers identified that provide a need for intervention. Similarly, the answers are self-reported and prisoners are usually reluctant to provide such information, conclusions should be considered only when conservative measures. Moreover, the Lie / Bet screen has never been a comprehensive diagnostic device designed, but as a practical first-line screening, it can not classify people as appropriate in the early stages of development of problem gambling, â? studia said? s Co-investigator and co-author, Dr. Maria Cuadrado.

The study, carried out in a great metropolis of the state, estimated that 10,000 people had gambling problems was arrested at the time of arrest. Because most people in contact with the criminal justice system not found in prison shows how early intervention can and diversion potential, could reduce the relapse rate and to reduce costs provide for the state.

examination of the types of offenses committed most often by problem gamblers, the study determined that were the Lie / Bet players more positive than those without gambling problems to charge a crime. has made the charge most often in the arrest was his crime against property and drug (31% and 22.8%). The prevalence of recent national (NORC, 1999) and studies of the prevalence in the general population in Florida carried out by the CSCF in adults (Shapira, Ferguson, Frost-Pineda, & Gold, 2002a) and adolescents (2002b) show that Problem gamblers are more likely report is arrested as a non-player problem. The new study raises the question whether those should, drug problems and the game on a separate court game that must be transferred to these problems, or the combination of gaming and drug abuse, which is specialized to one of the studia? Recommendations. Also like to encourage the institutionalization of the game programs for the prevention and treatment to prevent a worsening of gambling problems.

â? The department wants all involved in this research project to thank â? said Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Walt McNeil. â? Last year, 37 509 inmates completed their sentences and were released into our communities. In addressing the behavior that was sent to prison, inmates are more likely to live a life free of crime upon release safer.â make our communities?

further recommendation of the study emphasizes the importance of education and training and put the FCCGâ? Program for law enforcement, probation and prisons authorities. A chance for change: The addiction to gambling and crime is a guide for legal reasons, criminal justice and legal professionals. The program addresses the growing impact of gambling on crime and described the common challenges and solutions. In addition, innovative and sustainable approaches and alternatives to incarceration, restitution and rehabilitation for compulsive gamblers in illegal activities and is available free to any organization in Florida, an institution or Professional. Interested parties need only to the national helpline (888-ADMIT-IT) to obtain a free copy.

â? ATI? s certainly useful factors to identify criminal activity, could have contributed? said Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Tampa Bay Special Agent in Charge Jim Madden. â? The main objective of public safety is to try to prevent crime and to provide adequate resources to prevent future> incidents.â ????

â? Finally, the study found that 32.7% of the population as a player of positive reactions to the Lie / Bet screen stopped identified for further assessment, diagnosis and / or treatment should be made. We now have the opportunity to a strategy of screening, individual and family problems can reduce, may lower recidivism and criminal justice costs and provide services to offenders who need help with a problem implementing Itâ Gaming? His victory for law enforcement, governments, communities and society as a whole, a victory? closed Paul R. Ashe, Esq. and Chairman of the FCCGâ? s Board of Directors.

data agreed to 1,445 persons during a period of 3 months with the Lie / Bet questionnaire in which 959 people arrested, this information (volunteers) volunteers have collected arrested. Other reservation data on the total sample of 1445 was obtained by the sheriff? S Office website for public access. The interviews were Florida by students at the University of South carried out training? S Department of Corrections and their superiors, who as a team to maximize the types of prison conditions from early morning to late at night working on a sample of each day for a week. The interviews were conducted in a private place of the hearing of the detainees and other staff members. A Spanish version of the questionnaire was for investigators to use appropriate disposal. Both questionnaires were to be pre-tested and modified before final approval. The estimated time for each interview was only five minutes, because most data have been collected or verified at the Sheriff? Site. (See Synthesis and complete information, including the questionnaires.)

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