What Does It Mean to Be an SPR Member?
Join a diverse and multidisciplinary community dedicated to advancing prevention science, promoting well-being, and strengthening research-informed and socially just policies and practices.
What is the Society for Prevention Research (SPR)?
SPR is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing scientific investigation about how to prevent negative outcomes and foster well-being for individuals, families, and communities.
SPR promotes the use of research-informed and socially just programs, practices, and policies to support a healthy and equitable society through prevention science.
SPR aims to be a diverse and inclusive community that leads the promotion of a healthy and equitable society through prevention science.
“One of the primary goals of SPR is to create a scientific, multidisciplinary forum for prevention science, and a concerted effort is being made to invite investigators to join SPR whose research specialties are not represented in the current membership.”
Who Are SPR Members?
Membership is open to anyone interested in prevention science, including students, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and professionals from a wide range of disciplines and perspectives.
Students
Undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral trainees exploring prevention science and research.
Researchers
Scientists and scholars conducting prevention-focused research across disciplines.
Policymakers
Professionals shaping evidence-informed public policy and systems change.
Practitioners
Leaders implementing prevention strategies within organizations and communities.
Why Join SPR?
Collaboration & Engagement
- Committees and special interest groups
- Early Career Preventionist Network
- Mid-Career Network
- Diversity Network Committee
- International Committee
- Online member directory
SPR Annual Meeting
Enjoy discounted member registration rates for the SPR Annual Meeting and pre-conference training workshops.
Connect with scientists, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in cutting-edge prevention science.
Prevention Science Journal
Receive online access to all eight annual issues of Prevention Science, SPR’s official publication.
Stay informed on emerging prevention science theory, research, and practice.
Leadership Opportunities
Enhance your leadership skills and professional experience by serving on committees and participating in SPR leadership opportunities.
Build your CV while contributing to the future of prevention science.
Professional Visibility
Share your scholarship and achievements through SPR communications and social media platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram.
Increase visibility and strengthen professional connections across the field.
Resources & Standards
Access prevention science resources supporting:
- Core competencies
- Standards of evidence
- Professional development
- Research-informed prevention practices
Ready to Join SPR?
Become part of a global prevention science community advancing research, collaboration, leadership, and innovation.