Prevention Research

SPR 32nd Annual Meeting

Advancing Partnerships and Collaborative Approaches in Prevention Science

May 28 – 31, 2024
Pre-conference Workshops, May 28, 2024
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC, USA

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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

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

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Calendar of Events

June 20, 2024, 2:00pm–3:00pm, ET/11:00am–12:00pm, PT: DNC Speaker Series Advances in Prevention Science, Diversity, and Inclusion, Celebrating June Pride Month

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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

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

November 8, 2023, 2-3pm Eastern/11am-12pm Pacific: National Native American Heritage Month with Dr. Michelle Sarche, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health

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May 28-31, 2024: Pre-conference Workshops, May 28, 2024: SPR 32nd Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, DC

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