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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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Model Jail Practices: Advisory Council
Shlafer, R. J. (PI)
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
3/8/24 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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Understanding the Complex Reproductive Health Needs of Formerly Incarcerated Young Men
Shlafer, R. J. (PI)
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
1/10/24 → 12/31/25
Project: Research project
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UMN PRC Training and Support for MDH PREP and SRAE Grantees
Shlafer, R. J. (PI)
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DHHS Admin. for Children & Families
12/11/23 → 9/30/25
Project: Research project
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Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)
Sieving, R. E. (PI), Borowsky, I. W. (CoI), Bretl, L. R. (CoI), Eisenberg, M. E. (CoI), Gewirtz O'Brien, J. R. (CoI), Gower, A. L. (CoI), McMorris, B. J. (CoI), Neumark-Sztainer, D. (CoI), Rider, G. N. (CoI), Saftner, M. (CoI), Shlafer, R. J. (CoI), Singh, N. (CoI) & VeLure Roholt, R. R. (CoI)
US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA
7/1/23 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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A Survey of State Correctional Health Care Providers on Advance Care Planning: Opportunity for Collaboration With Corrections
O’Conner-Von, S., Shlafer, R., Galchutt, P., Kettering, S., Bouterse, A., Freese, R. & Berry, P., Sep 2024, In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. 41, 9, p. 1051-1057 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Forgotten Fundamentals: A Review of State Legislation on Nutrition for Incarcerated Pregnant and Postpartum People
Vitagliano, J., Shalev, T., Saunders, J. B., Mason, E., Stang, J., Shlafer, R. & Kotlar, B., Apr 1 2024, In: Journal of Correctional Health Care. 30, 2, p. 113-130 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Health and Care Utilization Among Youth With a History of Parental Incarceration and Homelessness
So, M., Davis, L., Barnes, A. J., Freese, R., Atella, J. & Shlafer, R. J., 2024, In: Families, Systems and Health. 42, 1, p. 90-100 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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How are the Dietary Needs of Pregnant Incarcerated Women Being Met? A Scoping Review and Thematic Analysis
Capper, T. S., Baldwin, A., Abbott, L., Briley, A. & Shlafer, R., Feb 2024, In: Maternal and child health journal. 28, 2, p. 253-266 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review 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., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 11, 3, p. 1741-1753 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Public Talk & Policy Panel with Bruce Western
Phelps, M. S. (Organizer) & Shlafer, R. J. (Organizer)
Apr 5 2019Activity: Talk types › Internal colloquium/guest lecture
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Mass Probation and Health: A Mixed Methods Examination of Supervision’s Impact on Adults and Families
Phelps, M. S. (Speaker), Beadle, D. A. T. (Speaker) & Shlafer, R. J. (Speaker)
Nov 13 2019 → Nov 16 2019Activity: Talk types › Submitted presentation or panel
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