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Research interests
Topics of research interest include child development, health equity, parental incarceration, mass incarceration's impact on children and families, community-engaged research, and translation of research to practice and policy.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research Interest Keywords
- incarceration
- health disparities
- women's health
- resilience
- adverse childhood experiences
- child development
- pregnancy
- parenting
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Sieving, R. E., Borowsky, I. W., Bretl, L. R., Eisenberg, M. E., Gewirtz O'Brien, J. R., Gower, A. L., McMorris, B. J., Neumark-Sztainer, D., Rider, G. N., Saftner, M., Shlafer, R. J., Singh, N. & VeLure Roholt, R. R.
US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA
7/1/23 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Center for Research in Family Home Visiting
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA
7/1/23 → 6/30/28
Project: Research project
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Evaluation of Minnesota Pathways to Parenthood
MN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DHHS Admin. for Children & Families
2/3/22 → 9/29/24
Project: Research project
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Programs for Women in Prison: Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes
NIH NAT'L INST OF CHILD HEALTH/HUMAN DEV
4/1/21 → 2/28/26
Project: Research project
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Addressing health disparities in the criminal legal system: Translational benefits, challenges, and facilitators of impactful research with incarcerated pregnant women
Volkov, B. B., Pulley, C. & Shlafer, R., Apr 20 2023, In: Journal of Clinical and Translational Science. 7, 1, e112.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Applying a Reproductive Justice Lens to Enhance Research Engagement Among Systematically Underrepresented Childbearing Women
McGlothen-Bell, K., McGrath, J. M., Brownell, E. A., Shlafer, R. J. & Crawford, A. D., Mar 1 2023, In: Nursing research. 72, 2, p. 132-140 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Jail Provision of Pregnancy and Sexual Health Services in Four Midwestern States
Lipnicky, A., Stites, S., Sufrin, C., Bello, J. K., Shlafer, R., Kelly, P. J. & Ramaswamy, M., Jan 1 2023, In: Women's Health Issues. 33, 1, p. 97-104 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Linking Adverse Experiences to Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes: A Life Course Analysis of Racial and Ethnic Disparities Among Low-Income Women
Mersky, J. P., Jeffers, N. K., Lee, C. T. P., Shlafer, R. J., Jackson, D. B. & Gómez, A., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parents on probation: custody, co-residence, and care of minor children during community supervision
Shlafer, R. J., Phelps, M. S., Karbeah, JM. & Scott, A., 2023, In: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. 62, 7, p. 391-410 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Mass Probation and Health: A Mixed Methods Examination of Supervision’s Impact on Adults and Families
Michelle S Phelps (Speaker), De Andre T Beadle (Speaker) & Rebecca J Shlafer (Speaker)
Nov 13 2019 → Nov 16 2019Activity: Talk types › Submitted presentation or panel
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Public Talk & Policy Panel with Bruce Western
Michelle S Phelps (Organizer) & Rebecca J Shlafer (Organizer)
Apr 5 2019Activity: Talk types › Internal colloquium/guest lecture
Press/Media
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UW-Madison: Sesame workshop materials help families affected by incarceration
6/12/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview
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House lawmakers explore better options for children with incarcerated parents
2/4/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment or Interview