Penguatan Ketahanan Finansial Pemuda Melalui Edukasi Anti Judi Online Dan Investasi Cerdas Bagi Karang Taruna Desa Lerep, Kabupaten Semarang

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The development of digital technology has increased youth vulnerability to online gambling practices that affect financial, social, and legal conditions. These problems are also experienced by the youth organization of Lerep Village, Semarang Regency, who still have limited understanding regarding the dangers of online gambling, low financial management skills, and lack of awareness regarding legal consequences and digital security risks. This community service activity aims to improve participants’ understanding regarding online gambling prevention, basic financial management, safe investment, and legal consequences arising from involvement in online gambling activities. The implementation method used a community-based participatory education approach through counseling, interactive discussions, budgeting simulations, pre-tests and post-tests, and community assistance. The results showed an increase in participants’ understanding of online gambling prevention strategies, the ability to distinguish legal and fraudulent investments, and increased legal awareness regarding the promotion and facilitation of online gambling. This program contributes to strengthening youth financial resilience through legal education and financial literacy.