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.
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) 28th Annual Meeting that will be held in Washington, DC, May 26-29, 2020, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
This year’s theme is “Why Context Matters: Towards a Place-Based Prevention Science.” Calls for Submissions Now Available
Job Postings
JOB POSTINGS - view listing of job openings/opportunities in prevention research.
Want to Volunteer?
Talented volunteers are the lifeblood of every membership organization. The Society for Prevention Research offers various opportunities for our members to help advance the mission and the strategic plan of the Society by getting involved in our committees.
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Resources
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
Call for Emerging, Hot Topic Abstracts
We welcome you to submit an “emerging, hot topic” abstract for an individual poster presentation, an organized paper symposium or a roundtable discussion/scientific dialogue at the SPR 2020 Annual Meeting. Submission Deadline: March 2, 2020
Call for Applications, Early Career Prevention Scientists Training Program
The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) is launching a new 2-year program to support early career prevention scientists with a focus on increasing underrepresented populations in prevention science research. Application Deadline: March 16, 2020 (midnight PST)
Registration and Hotel Reservations Now Open
Early-bird registration and hotel reservation discounted rates ends May 1, 2020.
Call for Nominations for SPR 2020 Fellows
Now accepting nominations for the SPR 2020 Fellows Deadline for nominations is Monday, March 2, 2020.
Call for Nominations for SPR 2020 Awards and SPR/ECPN Awards
Now accepting nominations for the SPR awards and SPR/ECPN awards. Deadline for nominations is Monday, March 2, 2020.
2020 Communications Plan
Designed to deliver members up-to-date news and information in prevention science.
Standards of Evidence
Standards of Evidence for Conducting and Reporting Economic Evaluations in Prevention Science
Prevention Science Course Syllabi Project
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
Check Out SAMHSA's Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) Program
The purpose of the Technology Transfer Centers (TTC) is to develop and strengthen the specialized behavioral healthcare and primary healthcare workforce that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services for substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illness.