Значительные успехи в науке о профилактике часто обусловлены тем, что команда людей тесно сотрудничает на протяжении многих лет. В знак признания важности процесса сотрудничества на местах, Общество исследований в области профилактики (SPR) будет спонсировать дружеское соревнование среди команд начинающих исследователей за честь привезти домой Кубок SPR Слободы и Букоски на 2016-2017 учебный год.

 Кубок назван в честь двух основателей и давних активных членов SPR, доктора Зили Слободы и доктора Уильяма Букоски.

Конкурс - это возможность для уникального опыта: несколько независимых групп...

A 4 days virtual training on Universal Prevention Curriculum Course 2, “Physiology and Pharmacology for Prevention Specialists” from 02 to 05 November 2020 kicked off today by UNODC to add into pool of national master trainers on substance use prevention working in Pakistan, funded by INL and supported by Ministry of Narcotics Control Govt. of Paksitan and Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section UNODC HQ.

This intervention focuses on building the capacity of professionals as trainers from health, education, law enforcement and civil society organizations on substance use prevention.

NIDA работала с Международным фондом детского искусства над их текущим выпуском ChildArt, который фокусируется на развитии мозга и здоровье ребенка. В нем представлено исследование Когнитивного развития мозга подростков (ABCD) Национального института здоровья (NIH), которое будет иметь много последствий для профилактики и лечения подростков.

The Program Committee of the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) invites proposals for preconference workshops to be held June 1, 2021, the first day of the SPR Annual Meeting. The workshops are primarily pedagogical, with hands-on instruction and specific learning objectives. Past workshops have provided continuing education in innovative quantitative methods; assembled experts to share theoretical perspectives, research findings and real-world implementation experiences that can inform prevention programs; and presented information helpful in advocacy and/or grant writing efforts. These...

A recent commentary in Prevention Science explored the concept of a culture of prevention and what that means to research and practice.

In this session, Dr. Zili Sloboda opened the discussion by providing a general overview of the issues raised in the Commentary and her general take on this issue.

Then Claudia Zundel and Craig PoVey offered the view from their positions at the state level where the leadership in regard to prevention decision-making happens.

How do they think of the value and possibilities of a “Culture of Prevention.”

More than 25 Kenyan policymakers participated in a five-day UNODC policymakers online training on the nature, prevention and treatment of drug use disorders, held between 24 and 31 August 2020. The aim of this high-level training is to support Member States in their efforts to create humane, effective and evidence-based drug use prevention and drug dependence treatment and care services.

This UNODC event was inaugurated by the CEO of National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the Director General of the Kenyan Ministry of Health and the Head of the Social...

Nominations for 2020 EUSPR awards are now open. The closing data for nomination is Wednesday 30th September at 1pm, UK time. This is an important opportunity for EUSPR members to recognise individuals who have made an important contribution to Prevention Science. Please see the attached information with information about the awards, how to submit a nomination and the criteria that will be used to judge them.

This year’s judging panel will comprise a sub group of the EUSPR board, and up to five other members of the Society. We invite members to apply to be a member of the judging panel. Please...

The APSI Education Centre is running a series of summer courses. Find out more about the events below.

Evidence-Based Prevention Interventions and Policies: New Tools for Prevention Professionals

Sep 24, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Sep 29, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

This course features one of the major outcomes from more than 30 years of prevention science. The term “evidence-based” has long been applied in the medical field and now is a focus for substance use prevention.  In this course we will discuss the definition of ‘evidence-based,’ the criteria for determining whether a prevention approach...