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.

Annual Meeting

Join your colleagues for the most important prevention science conference of the year! The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 21st Annual Meeting will take place in San Francisco, CA at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, May 28-31, 2013.

The Society for Prevention Research envisions a wellness-oriented society in which evidenced-based programs and policies are continuously applied to improve the health and well being of its citizens, fostering positive human development and citizens who lead productive lives, in caring relationships with others. View the 2013 Annual Meeting Website

Online Registration Ends May 26, 2013!

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Presentation Schedules Have Been Sent

As of April 1, 2013, presentation schedules have been emailed. If you have not received an email regarding your presentation schedule, please contact Jennifer Lewis at jenniferlewis@preventionresearch.org.

Abstract Status Notifications Have Been Sent

As of March 12, 2013 abstract acceptance notifications have been emailed. If you have not received an email regarding the status of your abstract, please contact Jennifer Lewis at jenniferlewis@preventionresearch.org.

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What’s Happening Now

ECPN Connections Spring 2013 Newsletter Now Available!


Online Registration Ends May 26, 2013!


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SPR 2013 Annual Meeting Program Schedule Now Available Online!


Request for Information on the FY 2013-2018 Strategic Plan for the Office of Disease Prevention, National Institutes of Health


News Release: Catherine P. Bradshaw, Ph.D., M.Ed., Named New Editor of Prevention Science


Degree Programs or Certificates in Prevention Science and Pre-Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Training/Education in Prevention Science


SPR Newsletter Issues and Archives


ECPN Newsletter Issues and Archives


Advocacy

Request for Information on the FY 2013-2018 Strategic Plan for the Office of Disease Prevention, National Institutes of Health


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

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