Prevention Research

SPR 33rd Annual Meeting

Prevention Science for Action: Leveraging Data Science & Technology to Enhance Research, Practice, & Policy

Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024

Please note online abstract submission site will open 9/13.

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

10/22/2024: DNC Speaker Series: Advances in Prevention Science, Diversity, and Inclusion, Observing National Substance Use Prevention Month, October 22, 2024, 2pm-3pm, EST

10/18/2024: SPR Special Interest Group: Advancing Lifespan Prevention Science, October 18, 2024, 12pm-1pm, EST

9/13/2024: Call for Abstracts Now Open! Submission Deadline: 10/31

8/22/2024: Call for Papers for a Special Issue: Transforming Prevention Science: Advances and Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Related Methods. Submit Letter of Intent by 11/1.

4/1/2024: NIAA Alcohol Awareness Month

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

Careers, 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

September 15 to October 15, 2024
National Hispanic Heritage Month

November 2024
National Native American Heritage Month

May 27–30, 2025
SPR 2025 Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA, USA

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

Training & Resources