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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
Shlafer, R. J. (PI) & Osman, I. (Other Role)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
8/11/25 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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Libraries as Community Spaces to Promote Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing: Evaluating Hennepin County Library's Drop-In Spaces
Shlafer, R. J. (PI), Gower, A. L. (Other Role) & Osman, I. (Other Role)
7/1/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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Home Visitors' Perspectives on Screening for and Working with Families Impacted by the Criminal Legal System
Shlafer, R. J. (PI) & Davis, L. (Other Role)
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, US Dept. of Health & Human Services HRSA
7/1/25 → 6/30/26
Project: Research project
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UMN Centers of Excellence in MCH Education, Science, & Practice
Bonilla, Z. E. (PI), Karbeah, J. (CoI), Shlafer, R. J. (CoI), Toure, D. (CoI) & Benning, S. J. (Other Role)
HRSA MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (MCH)
6/1/25 → 5/31/30
Project: Research project
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Maternal and Infant Mortality among Women Incarcerated During the Perinatal Period: Understanding the Impact of Healthcare and Correctional System Factors
Shlafer, R. J. (PI) & Osman, I. (Other Role)
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (NIH)
4/1/25 → 2/28/29
Project: Research project
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Adverse Childhood Experiences, Mental Health, and Access to Treatment: Differences Among Rural and Urban Youth
Muentner, L. D., Chmielewski, A., Freese, R., Henning-Smith, C. & Shlafer, R., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Social Work in Public Health.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adverse childhood experiences among parents in prison: Implications for parenting
Howland, M. A., Muentner, L., Clark, V., Duwe, G. & Shlafer, R. J., Apr 2025, In: Family relations. 74, 2, p. 1021-1041 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Qualitative Review of Organizational COVID-19 Communications and Guidance for Pregnant and Postpartum People Who Are Incarcerated
Osman, I., Beck, A., Watson, A. N., Sufrin, C. & Shlafer, R. J., Jun 1 2025, In: Health Equity. 9, 1, p. 305-315 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Broken Bonds: Caregiving Stability Among Infants Exposed Prenatally to Maternal Incarceration
Kotlar, B. C., Kotlar, A., Jimenez, M. C., Sufrin, C. B., Yousafzai, A. K., Shlafer, R. & Tiemeier, H., Jun 2025, In: Journal of Child and Family Studies. 34, 6, p. 1433-1446 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Criminal Legal System Experiences Among Families Receiving Home Visiting Services: A Scoping Review of the Literature
Shlafer, R. J., Mohammed, Z., Hasan, A., Reardon, E. E., Mersky, J. P., Davis, L., West, A. L. & Jackson, D. B., Apr 2025, In: Prevention Science. 26, 3, p. 404-425 22 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
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
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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
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