Gaming & Gambling Awareness & Information Sessions

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.

Ygam are delivering a session designed for parents, carers or anyone who may have young people in their lives and want to find out more, but do not directly work or volunteer with young people.

The 75 minute session covers:

• Exploring influences of gambling on children and young people
• Discussing the benefits and concerns of gaming, including microtransactions
• Understanding the blurred lines between gaming and gambling
• Recognising the signs of harm and where to go for support

They have the following workshops available:

Monday 20 May at 5.30pm-6.45pm

Wednesday 12 June at 12noon – 1.15pm