Prevention Research

SPR 32nd Annual Meeting

Advancing Partnerships and Collaborative Approaches in Prevention Science

Register for SPR Summer 2024 Post-Conference Methodology Training Workshops Today!

Our Mission

The Society for Prevention Research is an international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation about how to prevent negative outcomes and foster well-being for individuals, families, and communities. We also seek to ensure this knowledge promotes a healthy and equitable society through the use of research-informed and socially just programs, practices, and policies.

Recent News

7/3/2024: Register for SPR Summer 2024 Post-Conference Methodology Training Workshops Today!

6/11/2024: DNC Speaker Series Advances in Prevention Science, Diversity, and Inclusion Celebrating June Pride Month, 6/20/2024, 2pm-3pm, EST

4/01/2024: NIAA Alcohol Awareness Month

3/1/2024: Advocacy for Health Equity in Prevention Science

Training & Resources

SPR Communications Committee Training Series

Career Opportunities in Prevention Research

Standards of Evidence

Degree Programs or Certificates in Prevention Science and Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training/Education in Prevention Science

SAMHSA's Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) Program

See SPR Advocacy

Calendar of Events

Post-conference workshop I (half-day), Discounted rate underwritten by NIH/Office of Disease Prevention
Title: Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling (Select: Modeling)
Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Easter

Post-conference workshop II (full-day), Discounted rate underwritten by NIH/Office of Disease Prevention
Title: Modern Mediation Analysis: Methods for Addressing and Testing Model Assumptions and Guidelines for Reporting Results. (Select: Mediation Analysis)
Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 11:00 am-5:00 pm Eastern

Post-conference workshop III (2-hour)
Title: Planning for Adaptations Using Map2Adapt - a Practical Approach and an Interactive Tool (Select: Map2Adapt)
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

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Our Mission

The Society for Prevention Research is an organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation on the etiology and prevention of social, physical and mental health and academic problems and on the translation of that information to promote health and well being.

The multi-disciplinary membership of SPR is international and includes scientists, practitioners, advocates, administrators, and policymakers who value the conduct and dissemination of prevention science worldwide.

Recent News

October 2023: Domestic Violence Awarness Month

9/15/2023: SPR 2024 Call for Submissions Now Open. Deadline: 10/31/2023

September 2023: Suicide Prevention Month

September 15 - October 15, 2023: National Hispanic Heritage Month

7/13/2023: COVID methods - Call for Papers for a Special Issue in Prevention Science. Deadline: 12/8/2023

5/30/2023: Thank You to our SPR 2023 Sponsors