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 policy makers who value the conduct and dissemination of prevention science worldwide..
Contact Us
For questions, please contact SPR National Office at 703-934-4850, info@preventionresearch.org.
Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference–the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 26th Annual Meeting that will be held in Washington, DC, May 29-June 1, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
This year’s theme is “Optimizing the Relevance of Prevention Science to Systems.”
Job Postings
JOB POSTINGS - view listing of job openings/opportunities in prevention research.
Resources
2007 Symposia Series on Systems Science and Health ECPN Connections Winter 2015 Newsletter Resources for Education and Training in the Field of Type 2 Translation Research Degree Programs or Certificates in Prevention Science and Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training/Education in Prevention ScienceWhat’s Happening Now
2018 Call for Papers Now Available
This year’s conference theme, Optimizing the Relevance of Prevention Science to Systems, recognizes the importance of enhancing the effectiveness of prevention science for public health impact at scale throughout the world. DEADLINE for submissions is 10/31/2017.
Standards of Evidence
Advocacy
Advancing Type 2 Translation Research article by SPR Task Force now available at Prevention Science ONLINE FIRST
Type 2 Translational Reseach: Position Statement
Type 2 Translational Research: Overview and Definitions
SPR Monograph: Community Monitoring Systems
Standards of Evidence published in Prevention Science
SPR Standards of Knowledge for the Science of Prevention
SPR International Task Force
View list of SPR ITF events at the 2016 SPR Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.