A critical analysis of prevention science framework for existing preventive programs

The paper presents a critical analysis of prevention science framework as used in proponent studies in psychology, clinical research and politics. Findings show that a prevention science research should consider risk and protective factors, developmental theory and processes, ecological analysis, good research practices and programmatic intervention research. These framework elements were used to examine the existing programs designed for the prevention of student conduct violations in a university. Gaps in the existing prevention programs as advocated by the framework as well as the implications for student conduct development, implementation and evaluation are also discussed.