《Journal Of Prevention》 is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes manuscripts aimed at reducing negative social and health consequences, as well as promoting human health and well-being. It publishes high-quality research, discussing evidence-based interventions, policies, and practices. These versions cover a wide range of preventive science topics and emphasize different populations, age groups, and methods.

The target audience of the journal is prevention scientists, practitioners, and policy makers from different geographical locations. The specific types of papers published in this journal include original research, research methods, practitioner narratives, debates, brief reports, letters to editors, policies, and comments.