SPR 2026 Call for Papers Now Available!

Please Note Online Submission Site Will Open Mid-September.

Submission Deadline: Early-November

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SPR 34th Annual Meeting
May 26-29, 2026
Washington, DC

Our Mission and Strategic Plan 2024-2028

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

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Recent News & Updates

9/15/2025: SPR 2026 Call for Papers Now Available! Learn More.

9/11/2025: Registration for SPR 2025 Post-Conference Workshops (Sep 30 and Oct 23) Now Open! Learn More.

9/3/2025: Prevention Science Special Issue Call for Papers: Recent Methodological, Statistical, and Design Innovations in the Field of Prevention Science. Due Date: October 1, 2025

8/6/2025: Journal of Prevention Science Early Career Reviewer Program: Request for Applications. Due Date: September 8, 2025

5/26/2025: SPR Call for Nominations: Editor-In-Chief, Prevention Science

3/4/2025: SPR Statement on President Trump's Executive Orders (EOs)

 

Careers, Training, & Resources

SPR Early Career Mentoring Program Call for Applications

SPR Communications Committee Training Series

Career Opportunities in Prevention Research

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

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Eastern
SPR 2025 Post-Conference Workshop I
Introduction to Multilevel Modeling
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Eastern
SPR 2025 Post-Conference Workshop II
Using the NIH Research Methods Resources Website
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May 26–29, 2026
SPR 2026 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC, USA
Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference-the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting held in person May 26-29, 2026.

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 policymakers who value the conduct and dissemination of prevention science worldwide.

Recent News

October 2023: Domestic Violence Awarness Month

9/15/2023: SPR 2024 Call for Submissions Now Open. Deadline: 10/31/2023

September 2023: Suicide Prevention Month

September 15 - October 15, 2023: National Hispanic Heritage Month

7/13/2023: COVID methods - Call for Papers for a Special Issue in Prevention Science. Deadline: 12/8/2023

5/30/2023: Thank You to our SPR 2023 Sponsors

Training & Resources

SPR Communications Committee Training Series

Career Opportunities in Prevention Research

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

Calendar of Events

November 8, 2023, 2-3pm Eastern/11am-12pm Pacific: National Native American Heritage Month with Dr. Michelle Sarche, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health

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May 28-31, 2024: Pre-conference Workshops, May 28, 2024: SPR 32nd Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, DC

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