Prevention Research

SPR 33rd Annual Meeting

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

Call for SIGs and PC Workshop Proposals Now Open!

Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024

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

1/13/2025: SPR Early Career Mentoring Program Call for Applications Deadline: 2/15/2025

12/9/2024: Call for Team Applications 19th Annual Sloboda and Bukoski SPR Cup! Deadline: 12/31/2024

11/11/2024: Call for SIGs and Preconference Workshop Proposals Now Open! Deadline: 12/13/2024

4/1/2024: NIAA Alcohol Awareness Month

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

Careers, Training, & Resources

SPR Early Career Mentoring Program Call for Applications

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

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