Our Mission and Strategic Plan 2024-2028

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

What Is Prevention Science?

Strategic Plan 2024-2028

Recent News & Updates

8/26/2026: Get Involved with SPR! Explore Volunteer Opportunities and Express Your Interest in Committee Service | Learn More & Volunteer

8/20/2026: Applications Open for SPR International Early Career Funding to Attend the 2026 EUSPR Conference. Apply by August 31, 2026 | Apply Now & Learn More

5/28/2026: Congratulations to SPR 2026 Fellows and SPR and ECPN Awardees! Read More & Download the PDF!

4/15/2026: SPR 2026 Program Now Available! Browse Sessions & Events

4/13/2026: Elizabeth “Beth” Stormshak, PhD, Named New Editor-in-Chief of Prevention Science. Learn More!

1/23/2026: President’s Letter: January 2026 Highlights the Future of Prevention Science! Read More & Download the PDF!

Careers, Training, & Resources

Career Opportunities in Prevention Research

Launching SPR Report: Core Competencies for Prevention Researchers

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

Upcoming Events

September 15–18, 2026
European Society for Prevention Research Conference
Dublin, Ireland

November 16–18, 2026
Brazilian Association for Research in Health Prevention and Promotion Conference
Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil

March 1–3, 2027
Asia-Pacific Society for Prevention Research Conference
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

June 1–4, 2027
SPR 2027 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC, USA