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.

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Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference–the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 22nd Annual Meeting that will be held in Washington, DC, May 27-30, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. This year’s theme is “Comprehensive and Coordinated Prevention Systems: Building Partnerships and Transcending Boundaries.”

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.

Call for Applications for the Ninth Annual SPR Sloboda and Bukoski SPR Cup.

Applications Will Be Accepted November 4 through November 27. Hotel Reservations Now Available

Reservation deadline is April 29, 2014.

Call for Applications for the Ninth Annual SPR Sloboda and Bukoski SPR Cup. Applications Will Be Accepted November 4 through November 27.

Hotel Reservations for SPR 2014 Annual Meeting Now Available! Reservation deadline is April 29, 2014.

News Release: SPR Announced First Cohort of SPR Fellows

SPR Community Spring 2013 Issue Now Available!

DNC Newsletter, DNC Outreach, Inaugural Spring 2013 Newsletter Now Available!

ECPN Connections Spring 2013 Newsletter Now Available!

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

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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