Public Policy Center Research Specialist and manager of the Gambler's Assistance Program Evaluation project,
Dr. Juan Paulo Ramirez, was called upon by a reporter for the Santiago Times as a source of information on gambling and the consequences of a gambling addiction. The Santiago Times has been Chile's most important English language newspaper for the past 20 years. To read the full article view our In The News page or CLICK HERE.
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Gambler’s Assistance Program Evaluation Project
The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nebraska's Gamblers Assistance Program in order to inform policy-makers about possible changes and improvements to the program. The program has four specific goals:
- Conduct a formative evaluation of the Gamblers Assistance Program
- Establish an ongoing participatory process for evaluation relevant to quality improvement for policy makers and service providers
- Provide technical assistance for service providers, policy makers and stakeholders about collection, analysis, and use of evaluation information
- In partnership with the state of Nebraska , pursue external funding to conduct an outcome evaluation of the Gamblers Assistance Program
Key Partners
Behavioral Health Division of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Funding
Behavioral Health Division of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Minutes from August 28, 2008
Meeting Minutes from September 25, 2006
Meeting Minutes from October 23, 2006
Overview of Evaluation
PDF Overview 
Powerpoint Overview
Related Publications:
In The News
Chilean Casinos On A Roll. (2010-01-28). Santiago Times.
Lead Contact:
Staff Researchers:
Name: Mark DeKraai
E-mail: mdekraai@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-1496
Name: Kate Speck
E-mail: kspeck2@nebraska.edu
Phone: (402) 472-0501
