Our Mission and Strategic Plan 2024-2028

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

What Is Prevention Science?

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Recent News & Updates

11/03/2026: DNC Speaker Series: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Thursday, November 19, 1:00–2:00 PM Eastern | Learn More & Register

11/03/2026: Training Webinar: Developing a Strong Abstract for SPR 2027. Friday, November 6, 12:00–1:00 PM Eastern | Register Today!

11/02/2026: SPR 2027 Call for Preconference/Postconference Workshop Proposals. Proposal Deadline: December 11, 2026 | View the Call & Learn More

10/2/2026: SPR 2027 Annual Meeting Call for Papers Now Open! View the Call for Papers & Learn More

9/21/2026: Prevention Science Special Issue Call for Papers: Promoting Relational Health in Global Contexts. Letters of Intent Due December 31, 2026 | Learn More

8/26/2026: Get Involved with SPR! Explore Volunteer Opportunities and Express Your Interest in Committee Service | Learn More & Volunteer

4/15/2026: SPR 2026 Program Now Available! Browse Sessions & Events

4/13/2026: Elizabeth “Beth” Stormshak, PhD, Named New Editor-in-Chief of Prevention Science. Learn More!

1/23/2026: President’s Letter: January 2026 Highlights the Future of Prevention Science! Read More & Download the PDF!

Careers, Training, & Resources

Career Opportunities in Prevention Research

Launching SPR Report: Core Competencies for Prevention Researchers

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

Upcoming Events

November 16–18, 2026
Brazilian Association for Research in Health Prevention and Promotion Conference
Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil
November 19, 2026
DNC Speaker Series: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
1:00–2:00 PM ET | Zoom | Lauren White, PhD
March 1–3, 2027
3rd International Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research Conference
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
Advancing Prevention: Evidence, Implementation and Health in the Asia-Pacific
Submit an Abstract | Register
June 1–4, 2027
SPR 2027 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC, USA