In 2007 the US Department of Justice in conjunction with the US Department of Juvenile Justice conducted a survey of all students who were ‘picked up' (arrested) for any type of crime. Part of the survey results indicated that over 85% of these ‘at-risk' youth participated in some form of gambling.

Students find themselves in a society surrounded by gambling options such as: the lottery, scratch offs, casino gambling, and online poker. This behavior has become an accepted behavior for adults. Unfortunately, this behavior can become a dilemma for students.

This interactive program uses music, real-life situations, questionnaires, and peer-based scenarios to alert the student that gambling is not an innocent activity.

Credits:

• Produced in Partnership with the Florida Council on Problem Gambling