Gaming & Gambling Harm Prevention (Ygam)

Trainer: Shaun Paskin, Training & Engagement Manager, Ygam 

Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. Through a portfolio of evidence-based programmes, they develop and deliver training and resources for a range of groups who have influence over children and young people. Youth-facing professionals in Northern Ireland can book onto a full funded online workshop for free. The training will equip you with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to help safeguard the children and young people you work with.

Course Outline

• You will understand why children/young people might game/gamble.
• You will understand what is meant by gaming and gambling related harm.
• You will recognise the signs of gaming and gambling related harm.
• You will know where to go for help and support.
• You will have increased confidence in talking to young people about gaming/gambling.

City & Guilds Certificate

All participants will receive a City & Guilds digital certificate on completion, as well as access to the Ygam resources portal which can be downloaded and used in your work. To receive a City & Guilds certificate and Digital Credential as well as access to Ygam resources you will need to register directly with Ygam prior to attending the workshop.

Access to the City & Guilds registration link will be in your Eventbrite order confirmation.

For more information regarding about the course content, please contact: shaunpaskin@ygam.org

 Important Information:

**Your Invite to training will be sent a day or two prior to the course date**.

• Our funding restrictions are such that this training is only available to those who work/volunteer for a voluntary, charitable, faith or community-based organisation. Please ensure you meet this criteria before applying.  
• While this is a free training event and places are limited and in high demand – if you cannot attend we urge you to get in contact so another can take up your place.  
• Due to the high demand for this training we can only offer a maximum of 2 places per organisation. Please contact info@ci-ni.org.uk to enquire about availably.
• Please allow at least 10 minutes prior to training start time to check your computer/tablet/smartphone video & audio settings. 
• If you have questions or need assistance please email info@ci-ni.org.uk or call 028 9040 1290