Prevention sciences encompassing etiology, epidemiology and intervention are represented through peer-reviewed original research articles on a variety of health and social problems, including but not limited to substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, violence, bullying, accidents, teenage pregnancy, suicide, delinquency, STD's, obesity, diet/nutrition, exercise, and chronic illness.
- Coverage includes substance abuse, mental health, HIV/AIDS, accidents, teenage pregnancy, suicide, delinquency, STD's and more
- The journal also publishes literature reviews, theoretical articles, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, book reports, and papers concerning new developments in methodology.
- Official publication of the Society for Prevention Research
Journal information
- Editor-in-Chief
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- Catherine P. Bradshaw
- Publishing model
- Hybrid (Transformative Journal). Learn about publishing Open Access with us
Journal metrics
- 3.103 (2019)
- Impact factor
- 3.361 (2019)
- Five year impact factor
- 82 days
- Submission to first decision
- 302 days
- Submission to acceptance
- 273,260 (2019)
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Latest issue

Volume 22
Special Section: Promoting a Culture of Prevention: An International Perspective
Latest articles
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Enhancing Informal Social Controls to Reduce Crime: Evidence from a Study of Crime Hot Spots
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Adapting the InPACT Intervention to Enhance Implementation Fidelity and Flexibility
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An Examination of the Longer-Term Impact of a Combined Classroom and Parental Intervention on Alcohol-Related Harms and Heavy Episodic Drinking
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- 1573-6695
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- 1389-4986
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