Innovative. Collaborative. Impactful.

 

We conduct rigorous research and build real-world partnerships to build a healthier and just world for individuals, families, and communities. We believe in promoting human flourishing and preventing problems that cause human suffering.

Innovative. Collaborative. Impactful.

We conduct rigorous research and build real-world partnerships to build a healthier and just world for individuals, families, and communities. We believe in promoting human flourishing and preventing problems that cause human suffering.

What You Need to Know

Catch up on the latest prevention science news from the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center.

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We “Do”
Prevention Science.

For more than 25 years, the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center has led the field of prevention science, using research to create programs and inform policies that promote the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.

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We “Do”
Prevention Science.

For more than 25 years, the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center has led the field of prevention science, using research to create programs and inform policies that promote the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities.

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Current Grants
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Employees
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Faculty Affiliates
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Scholars Trained

Our Focus Areas

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Foundational Science

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Promoting Human Flourishing

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Developing and Testing Innovative Interventions

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Implementing and Evaluating Evidence-based Programs

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Informing Policy and the Public

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Training the Next Generation of Prevention Scientists

Learn More About Our Focus Areas

Upcoming Events

Join us for informative and insightful prevention science events, both in-person and online.

September 23, 2026

PRC Center-wide Business Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 Noon - 1p.m. (ET) If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Led by PRC Director Max Crowley
In-Person and Virtual Event
September 23, 2026

PRC Center-wide Business Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 Noon - 1p.m. (ET) If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Led by PRC Director Max Crowley
In-Person and Virtual Event

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Featured Publications

Action Guides

Strategies for Community Impact on Youth Well-being

Download these free guides, which are based on ten years of data from communities working together to help kids engage in healthy behaviors.

Action Guides

Strategies for Community Impact on Youth Well-being

Download these free guides, which are based on ten years of data from communities working together to help kids engage in healthy behaviors.

Transforming science and practice through partnerships

“The PRC is a world leader in prevention science, its faculty are internationally known for their cutting-edge research on the prevention of health problems. Our students and faculty routinely access articles, briefings and trainings led by PRC faculty.”

Prevention Science Institute, University of Oregon

Transforming science and practice through partnerships

“The PRC is a world leader in prevention science, its faculty are internationally known for their cutting-edge research on the prevention of health problems. Our students and faculty routinely access articles, briefings and trainings led by PRC faculty.”

Prevention Science Institute, University of Oregon

Our Team

We are a diverse group of researchers and research support specialists passionate about the work we do in prevention to improve the lives of children and families across the life span.

Our Team

We are a diverse group of researchers and research support specialists passionate about the work we do in prevention to improve the lives of children and families across the life span.

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