Standards of Knowledge for the Science of Prevention released by SPR

Standards of Knowledge for the Science of Prevention was recently released by the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) to define prevention science and the type of research that falls within this definition, as well as prepare a document that begins to outline specific training needs for new prevention researchers.

The new SPR standards were devleoped by a task group appointed by SPR President Zili Sloboda.

As with any evolving field of study, this report is considered a “living document” that will, by necessity, be updated as we learn more about the design and delivery of prevention interventions and advance research design and statistical methodologies to improve our understanding of the key operational elements of effective preventive interventions.