This event will focus on:

• How problematic gambling can progress to a point where criminal activity takes place
• The importance of clinical reporting when providing testimony when as an expert witness
• Problematic gambling and gaming among Latino/a/x/e communities
• Establishing resources and programs aimed at addressing gambling disorder among military service members and veterans

 

Presenters

 

Dr. Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD

Assistant Professor, East Carolina University

 

Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC

CEO and Co-Founder, The Better Institute

Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC)

 

Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel, Ph.D., LCSW, MCAP, IGDC, BACC

Associate Professor – Social Work Department

PennWest University

 

Jonathan Crandall, BSW

Veteran Outreach Coordinator

New York Council on Problem Gambling

 

David Yeager

US Army Veteran, Author, Podcast Host

 

Agenda

 

8:00-8:30      Registration & Breakfast

 

8:30-8:45      Welcome & Opening Remarks

 

8:45-9:45     “Critical Skills Every Clinician Should Know: Gambling-Motivated Crimes” – Michelle L. Malkin, J.D., PhD and Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC 

 

9:45-10:00    Morning Break

 

10:00-12:00  “Critical Skills Every Clinician Should Know: Gambling-Motivated Crimes” cont. – Michelle L. Malkin, J.D., PhD and Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC  

 

12:00-12:45 Lunch

 

12:45-2:15   “Gambling & Gaming in PA: Cultural considerations for working with the Latino/a/x/e Community” – Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel, Ph.D., LCSW, MCAP, IGDC, BACC

 

2:15-2.30      Afternoon Break

 

2:30-4:00     “A Covert Threat: Problem Gambling Among U.S. Veterans” – Jonathan Crandall, BSW and David Yeager 

 

4:00                Closing Remarks

 

Outcomes

At the conclusion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Describe gambling motivated crime and issues related to problem gamblers in the carceral system
• Identify clinical interventions to use when working with clients that may have already committed gambling-motivated crimes
• Explain how to write clinical reports when providing expert testimony to client’s attorney, judge, etc. vs skills to use when serving as an expert witness
• Identify at-risk groups for problematic gambling and gaming in PA based on statewide data
• Describe cultural considerations for those working with at-risk communities who identify as Latino/a/x/e
• Discuss why veterans are at a higher risk for problem gambling behavior and how to assist those who are struggling
• Identify the importance of increasing advocacy for problem gambling awareness and treatment for the veteran community

 

Sponsoring Partners

• The Pennsylvania Lottery
• Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Pennsylvania Certification Board
• University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
• Our PA Gaming Industry Partners

 

Continuing Education

Social Work

This program is offered for 6.0 hours of social work continuing education through co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school and, therefore, a PA pre-approved provider of social continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal. For information on social work continuing education call (412) 624-6902.

$15 fee for Continuing Education Credit for Social Work
(Approved by University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work)

 

International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB)

This program has been approved for six (6.0) hours by the IGCCB.

There is no cost for IGCCB CE’s.
Attendees must attend the entire event – partial CE’s will not be issued.

 

Pennsylvania Certification Board

This program has been PCB Approved for six (6.0) hours.

There is no cost for PCB CE’s.
Attendees must attend the entire event – partial CE’s will not be issued.

 

Accommodations

A discounted block of sleeping rooms have been reserved for conference attendees. Please click HERE to reserve a room, or contact the DoubleTree Pittsburgh Cranberry at 724-776-6900 and reference the CCGP conference. The discounted block is valid through March 1, 2023.

 

Parking

Onsite parking is available at no extra charge.

 

Exhibitors

Limited exhibit space will be made available. Please contact Josh Ercole at  josh@pacouncil.com for more information.

 

CCGP Members

As a membership benefit, CCGP members are entitled to a $25 discount.  Please contact Josh at josh@pacouncil.com for your conference registration discount code!

 

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships have generously been made available by the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs – for more information, or to apply, please contact Josh Ercole at  josh@pacouncil.com.