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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 interests
- incarceration
- health disparities
- women's health
- resilience
- adverse childhood experiences
- child development
- pregnancy
- parenting
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Model Jail Practices: Advisory Council
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
3/8/24 → 9/30/26
Project: Research project
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Evaluation of Minnesota Paths to Parenthood Cohort 2
MN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DHHS Admin. for Children & Families
2/9/24 → 9/30/24
Project: Research project
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UMN PRC Training and Support for MDH PREP and SRAE Grantees
MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DHHS Admin. for Children & Families
12/11/23 → 9/30/25
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. J., Galchutt, P., Kettering, S., Bouterse, A., Freese, R. & Berry, P., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.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., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Correctional Health Care.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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Policy solutions to eliminate racial and ethnic child health disparities in the USA
Jindal, M., Barnert, E., Chomilo, N., Gilpin Clark, S., Cohen, A., Crookes, D. M., Kershaw, K. N., Kozhimannil, K. B., Mistry, K. B., Shlafer, R. J., Slopen, N., Suglia, S. F., Nguemeni Tiako, M. J. & Heard-Garris, N., Feb 2024, In: The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. 8, 2, p. 159-174 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Substance use among rural adolescents with incarcerated parents: Evidence from a state-wide sample
Muentner, L., McLaughlin, K. K. & Shlafer, R., Mar 1 2024, In: Journal of Rural Health. 40, 2, p. 338-347 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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
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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