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A professional organization dedicated to translating scientific knowledge from the field of prevention science into effective and sustainable practices, systems and policies.


Don't blame mental illness for shootings. Short fuses, easy access to guns form deadly mix
Politicians often point to mental illness as a source of gun violence. That’s rarely the case. Rage, hate and access to guns are usually...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jul 12, 20244 min read


Prevention Science Can’t Wait: An Interview with Dr. Diana H. Fishbein
Dr. Fishbein reflects on her career and its many twists and turns through a range of interdisciplinary work.
National Prevention Science Coalition
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Building a National Movement to Prevent Trauma & Foster Resilience
“Building a National Movement to Prevent Trauma and Foster Resilience” comprises a series of nine virtual workshops that were held every...
National Prevention Science Coalition
May 3, 20221 min read


Improving Data Infrastructure to Reduce Firearms Violence
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 2:00 PM3:00 PM WATCH THE REPLAY: https://www.datafoundation.org/events-list/improving-data-infrastructure-to-re...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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A Multi-Issue Prevention Model for Benefiting Society While Reducing Government Spending [1]
Federal budget negotiations in Washington have gridlocked over seemingly irreconcilable priorities. While cutting federal spending is the...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Nov 11, 201619 min read


JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM: Medicaid and Protection of At-Risk Youth
This policy brief was created as part of the Research-to-Policy Collaboration. Below are the highlights stemming from this brief, and the...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jul 15, 20161 min read


JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM: Accountability Alternatives that Replace the Valid Court Order Exception
This policy brief was created as part of the Research-to-Policy Collaboration. Below are the highlights and recommendations stemming from...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jun 21, 20161 min read


Position Statement: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
To address juvenile justice concerns, the NPSC advocates for the use of evidence-based preventive interventions in state and local...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jun 1, 20165 min read


Fact Sheet: Juvenile Justice Reform and the Role of Prevention Science in Federal Policy
Introduction As lawmakers consider the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) of 1974, there is an...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jan 4, 20164 min read


Unleashing the Power of Prevention
Authors: J. David Hawkins, Jeffrey M. Jenson, Richard Catalano, Mark W. Fraser, Gilbert J. Botvin, Valerie Shapiro, C. Hendricks Brown,...
National Prevention Science Coalition
Jun 22, 20152 min read
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