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Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services
Released in June 2003, this study analysed overseas and Australian research on successful problem gambling interventions.
The study also undertook a review of Gambler’s Help in Victoria. Key strengths of the service were identified, and included its ability to provide a range of services for problem gamblers and their families, as well as its community education programs.
The purpose of the research was to also:
- consider a range of dimensions of service provision
- gain insight into service provision for third parties affected by problem gambling
- identify innovative, effective and culturally sensitive models of service delivery.
The report also includes information in the following areas:
- problem gambling intervention models
- conceptualising and measuring therapeutic effectiveness
- treatment outcome studies.
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- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Table of Contents (PDF 711KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Executive Summary (PDF 780KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 1 (PDF 836KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 2 (PDF 824KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 3 (PDF 796KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 4 (PDF 1.1MB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 5 (PDF 1.24MB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 6 (PDF 822KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Chapter 7 (PDF 748KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - References (PDF 850KB)
- Best Practice in Problem Gambling Services Report - Appendices (PDF 835KB)
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| Place of Publication: | Melbourne |
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| Publisher: | Department of Justice |
| Date of Publication: | June 2003 |
| Number of Pages: | Various |
| Copyright: | State of Victoria 2003 |
Contacts
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PO Box 18055
Collins Street East
Melbourne VIC 8003
Tel: 03 8684 1910
Fax: 03 8684 1900
Email: GamingandRacingEnquiries@justice.vic.gov.au

