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 News/Updates

Join your colleagues for the most important prevention science conference of the year! The Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 20th Annual Meeting will take place in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency Washington, May 29-June 1, 2012.

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.

ONLINE REGISTRATION Click here to register. Online registration ends on or before May 25, 2012.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE Click here to view the online schedule

Advocacy

Proposed NIH National Institute of Substance Use and Addiction Disorders

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

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Planning to attend the SPR 20th annual meeting? In order to be eligible to register for the discounted rate, you must be a current member for the January 1‐December 31, 2012 membership year.

Click here to join/renew for 2012.