MULTI-VENUE EXCLUSION Moving Towards a Nationwide System.
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MULTI-VENUE EXCLUSION
Moving Towards a Nationwide System
Intro MVES
1. Exclusion. What it is around the world.2. MVE Working Group. 3. MVE – Nelson, Dunedin, Invercargill. 4. MVE Pathways.5. Who needs to do what – the Matrix. 6. Auckland MVE.7. Moving Forward.
Outline
Use of the Exclusion Process around the World
• Many Countries have rules for self-exclusion from Gambling Venues
• Intended for self protection against problem gambling
• Pre commitment not to gamble• Intended to be enforceable• Typically include:
– Forfeiture of chips, – Removal from mailing lists– Removal from the venue
Self Exclusion
DO• Think of it as an Advance Mental Health
Directive• Recognise this as an effective treatment tool• Be clear about what the Act requires
DONT• Think of it as a Contract or Trespass order• Not the first treatment intervention for clients• Make up your own system• Depart from the Act
Exclusion Process In New Zealand
MVE in Nelson
Initially• First exclusion in 2003.• 2 year ban period.• Low compliance rate from venues = resistance.• Breach of Order = DIA involvement Now • Most Exclusion Orders via PG Services• 6 month ban.• 95% venue compliance rate.
Gambling Act Exclusion OrderClients Name
AddressDOB
Order Expires
MVE in Invercargill
• 6 Trusts/ Societies• 4 Clubs• 23 Venues• 329 Gaming Machines• 50,328 Population • 25 S/E per year
2x Hui (2008) – Trusts/Societies/Clubs, DIA, Phaseill, PG Counsellor
MVE in Dunedin
•Adaptation on our part from pot-shot mentality to collaboration.
•Mutual problem identified
•Listening to the problems the societies and venues were having with exclusion.
•Creatively finding solutions.
•Continual dialogue and follow up, especially in cases of a breach.
Making it Work – Relationships
MVE Working Party
Focus of Group • Shared desire to ensure exclusions,
specifically multi-venue exclusions, are used appropriately and effectively
• Greater consistency between regional MVES• Greater availability of MVE
Multi-venue Exclusion Pathways
Provider Facilitated MVE
Who’s Involved?
Multi Venue Exclusion Matrix of Stakeholder Contributions
Problem GamblersLegal Obligations Not to enter areas from which they are
excluded
Roles and Responsibilities
Initiate self exclusion and provide personal information to coordinator and venues
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies
Venue Managers
Legal Obligations •ID, Approach and Inform potential problem gamblers•Issue exclusion orders•Enforce orders
Roles and Responsibilities
•Know who is in the gambling area•Provide info on MVE•Collect information•Communicate with the MVE coordinator
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies Ability to motivate staff
Corporate Societies (Gambling Trusts)
Legal Obligations Nil
Roles and Responsibilities
Training and promotion of Harm Minimisation and the MVE
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies A through knowledge of the MVE system
MVE CoordinatorLegal Obligations Privacy Act
Roles and Responsibilities
•Liaise with the PG and venues•Screening for co-morbidities etc•Educate venues•Follow-up with the PG•Monitor and act on breaches•Complete admin functions
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies Understand the complexity of PGing and the ActReliability and thoroughness
Treatment Service ProvidersLegal Obligations Nil
Roles and Responsibilities
•Refer to, and receive referrals from the MVEC •Complete MVE process as required•Build a relationship with venues
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies •Understand the benefits of a public health approach •Ability to work with venues
Department of Internal AffairsLegal Obligations Ensure compliance with the Act
Roles and Responsibilities
Work with and educate Service providers and venues to facilitate MVE
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies Balance education and enforcement
Ministry of HealthLegal Obligations Develop and implement MVE as part
of the Triennial Harm Minimisation Plan
Roles and Responsibilities
•Educate Service Providers•Develop a MVE funding and recording system•Produce and fund a pack for MVEC’s
Philosophy Developing a Robust System to empower problem gamblers
Competencies A through understanding of the Public health and clinical contribution of MVE
Initial Consultation: • Request by DIA to takeover SkyCity Class 4 MVE
Process - Dec10 • DIA meeting with Societies re SkyCity MVE Project
and potential Auckland MVE - Feb11 • Met with Auckland Service Providers re SkyCity and
potential Auckland MVE - Feb11 • Develop process and forms for SkyCity MVE
Process - Feb/Mar • MVE Collective Working Group meetings - develop
consistency in process/forms Feb/Apr • Meeting to confirm the provider/s for Auckland MVE
Coordination Service - April
Auckland MVECS
Implementation Rollout• Utilise MVE Collective Process and Forms • Follow up Society meeting - TBC Mid May and by
DIA invite • Regional Venue Meetings i.e. North, South, West,
East - TBC May-June • Follow up with individual service providers - explain
process/forms - TBC June • JAM Meeting - TBC June • Estimated 1 July 2011 start date
Auckland MVECS
Moving Forward
Queenstown
Far North
Invercargill
Nelson
Hamilton
Dunedin
Rotorua
Tauranga
Auckland CBD
Moving Forward
Queenstown
Far North
Invercargill
Nelson
Hamilton
Dunedin
Rotorua
Tauranga
Auckland CBD
Lower Hutt
Auckland
Gisborne New Plymouth
Palmerston North
Wanganui
Auckland MVECS