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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR PROMOTION AND TENURE
REBECCA J. SHLAFER, PhD, MPH
PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS
717 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
phone: (612) 625-9907
fax: (612) 626-2134
email: [email protected]
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Education
Degree Institution Date Degree Granted
Honors B.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Human Development & Family Studies
05/2004
M.S. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Human Development & Family Studies
05/2007
Ph.D.
[Dr. Byron Egeland]
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Institute of Child Development
05/2010
Postdoctoral Fellowship University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Department of Pediatrics
09/2010-08/2012
M.P.H. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Maternal and Child Health
08/2016
Academic Appointments
University of Minnesota Medical School, Twin Cities 2012 – present
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics,
Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development
Instructor, Institute of Child Development 2010 – 2012
University of Wisconsin – Madison 2013 – present
Honorary Fellow/Associate
St. Catherine University 2012
Instructor, Department of Psychology
Augsburg College 2009-2010
Instructor, Department of Psychology
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Graduate Program Appointments
University of Minnesota, School of Public Health
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Division of Epidemiology and Community Health 2017-present
University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development
Affiliate Graduate Faculty, Institute of Child Development 2012-present
Advisory Boards and Paid Consultancies
Central Connecticut State University 2017-present
Children with Incarcerated Parents Initiative
Paid Consultant
Urban Institute 2017-present
Developing and Implementing Family Strengthening Practices in Correctional Institutions at the
Local and State Level (PIs: J. Fontaine & B. Peterson)
Subject Matter Expert
Pennsylvania State University 2016-present
Understanding Incarceration and Re-Entry Experiences of Female Inmates and their Children: The
Women's Prison Inmate Networks Study [PI: D. Kreager, NIJ#2016-MU-MU-0011]
Advisory Board Member
Columbia University 2016-present
Shared Healthy Alliance for Reflective Parenting (PI: Mary Byrne)
Paid Consultant
Georgia Capitol Defenders 2015-2017
Expert Witness
Hennepin County Medical Center 2010-2014
Clinic – Aqui Para Ti (Here for You) East Lake Clinic
Evaluation and Statistical Consultant
Data Safety Monitoring Board
Choline Supplementation as a Neurodevelopmental Intervention in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders (PI: J. Wozniak), Data Safety and Monitoring Board (2016- )
Other Professional Development
Mentoring Excellence Training Academy (META), Academic Health Center, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN (2016)
Health Equity Leadership & Mentoring (HELM) Fellow, Program in Health Disparities Research,
University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN (2014-15)
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Membership and Offices in Professional Organizations
Academic Pediatrics Association (APA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Academic Consortium of Criminal Justice Health (ACCJH)
HONORS AND AWARDS FOR RESEARCH WORK, TEACHING, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT,
AND SERVICE
University of Minnesota
2017 Excellence in Health Equity, Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR)
2015 Outstanding Junior Mentor, Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
2014 Excellence in Child Health Advocacy, Dept. of Pediatrics
2014 College of Education and Human Development Rising Alumni
2014 KL2 Scholar, Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
2013 Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) outstanding research poster
2013 Women’s Health Research Conference outstanding student poster (E. Casey - student)
2013 Pre-K Scholar, Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
External Sources
2017 Excellence through Research Award, National Extension Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences Wisconsin Affiliate
2017 Excellence in Community Service, Washington County Sheriff’s Office
2015 Lynton Award Finalist, New England Resource Center for Higher Education
2014 Distinguished Alumni Award, School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin
2013 Badger of the Year, University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, Twin Cities Chapter
2012 New Investigator Award, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM)
2012 Early Career Scholar, Building Careers for Research in Child Maltreatment and Intimate
Partner Violence (PI: Jonson-Reid)
2008 National Research Service Award, National Institute of Mental Health (T31, PI: Gunnar)
2008 Early Career Preventionist Network Travel Scholarship, Society for Prevention Research
2006 Graduate Student Research and Support Award, University of Wisconsin – Madison
2006 Graduate Student Excellence Award, University of Wisconsin – Madison
2003 Bess Tyrell Burns Scholarship, University of Wisconsin – Madison
2002 Frankie T. Graber Memorial Scholarship, University of Wisconsin – Madison
2000 William F. Vilas Scholarship, University of Wisconsin – Madison
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Grants and Contracts – Current
External Sources
Training Faculty (10% FTE)
PI: R. Sieving
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health, 07/17-06/22
$405,502
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Evaluation Director; Training Faculty (10% FTE)
PI: R. Sieving
Centers for Disease Control
Healthy Youth Development Prevention Research Center, 10/14-09/19
$4,485,653
University Sources
Principal Investigator (10% FTE)
PI: R. Shlafer
Department of Pediatrics
Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Doula Support for Incarcerated Women, 03/17-02/19
$100,000
Co-Principal Investigator (25% FTE)
Co-PIs: T. Winkleman, K. Rietz, M. Phelps, R. Shlafer
University of Minnesota, Office of the Provost
Identifying and Addressing Disparities in the Criminal Justice and Health Care Systems,
01/18-12/19
$569,953
Grants and Contracts – Pending
External Sources
Principal Investigator (20% FTE)
PI: R. Shlafer
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Efficacy and Cost-effectiveness of Doula Support for Incarcerated Women, 03/17-02/19
$100,000
Grants and Contracts – Past
External Sources
Training Faculty (10% FTE)
PI: M. Resnick
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health, 07/12-06/17
$2,171,397
Research Director (2% FTE)
PI: K. Doty
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Doula Services for Incarcerated Female Offenders, 07/16-06/17
$30,000
Research Director
PI: K. Doty
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Minnesota Prison Doula Project, 07/15-06/16
$30,000
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Training Faculty (5% FTE, in kind)
PI: L. Bearing
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Minnesota Knowledge to Practice, 07/13-06/16
$290,147
Title IV-E MSW Child Welfare Training 2011-2014 (45% match for Grad RA)
PI: J. Reinardy
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Bureau; Minnesota Department of Human
Services
Title IV-E MSW Child Welfare Training and Evaluation, 08/13-07/14
$1,276,008
University Sources
Principal Investigator (75% FTE, cost-share)
PI: R. Shlafer
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, KL2 Scholars Program
Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota and their Minor Children, 03/14-02/17
$75,000
Co-Principal Investigator (5% FTE, in kind)
PIs: R. Shlafer & E. Gerrity
Program in Health Disparities Research
Practice and Policy – Developing a Statewide Model of Doula Support for Incarcerated
Women, 09/15-08/16
$25,000
Co-Principal Investigator (1% cost-share)
PIs: R. Shlafer & W. Hellerstedt
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Interdisciplinary Institute on the Reproductive Health of Incarcerated Women, 09/14-06/15
$2280
Principal Investigator (1% cost-share)
PI: R. Shlafer
Grant-in-Aid, Office of the Vice President for Research
Observations of Children’s Visits with Jailed Parents, 07/13-06/15
$37,034
Co-Principal Investigator (20% FTE)
PIs: R. Shlafer & J. Poehlmann
Wisconsin-Minnesota CTSA Collaborative Health Equity Award Program
Using Developmentally Appropriate Educational Materials to Improve Child Behavioral
Health and Family Relationships when Parents are in Jail, 03/13-05/15
$175,000
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Principal Investigator (50% cost-share)
PI: R. Shlafer
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Pre-K Scholars Program
Nutritional Status and Unmet Needs among Incarcerated Women of Reproductive Age,
03/13-02/15
$52,000
Co-Principal Investigator (1% cost-share)
PIs: R. Shlafer & E. Gerrity
Program in Health Disparities, Pilot Grant
Doula Support for Pregnant Jailed Women, 08/13-12/14
$25,000
Co-Principal Investigator (1% cost-share)
PIs: R. Shlafer & E. Gerrity
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Health Disparities in the Context of a Parenting and Pregnancy Support Program for
Incarcerated Mothers, 08/11-1/13
$24,943
Foundation Gifts and Awards – Current
Otto Bremer Trust, 2016
Minnesota Prison Doula Project
$90,000
Medica Foundation, 2016
Minnesota Prison Doula Project
$25,000
Foundation Gifts and Awards – Past
Association of University Women, 2015
Minnesota Prison Doula Project
$5,000
Volunteers in Corrections – Ramsey County, 2015
Minnesota Prison Doula Project
$5,000
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, 2015
Minnesota Prison Doula Project (formerly Isis Rising)
$18,000
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, 2014
Isis Rising
$18,000
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, 2013
Isis Rising
$5,000
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Mardag Foundation, 2012
Isis Rising
$18,000
Quaker Hill Foundation, 2012
Isis Rising
$12,000
Publications
(*indicates undergraduate, graduate student, or trainee; + indicates community partner as co-author)
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. Shlafer, R., +Duwe, G., & *Hindt, L. (In press). Incarcerated parents and their minor
children: State and national comparisons. The Prison Journal. Accepted December 2017.
Contribution: As the first author on this paper, I was the guarantor of the integrity of the
entire study. I conceptualized the study, led data collection, oversaw data entry and analysis,
and led the preparation of the manuscript.
2. Shlafer, R., *Davis, L., *Hindt, L., Goshin, L., & +Gerrity, E. (In press). Intention and
initiation of breastfeeding among incarcerated women: Implications for nursing practice.
Nursing for Women’s Health. Accepted September 2017. Contribution: As the Research Director for the Minnesota Prison Doula Project, I oversee all
research and evaluation activities. I am responsible for the design of this study, data
collection and management. I conceptualized the paper and mentored post-doctoral fellow (L.
Davis) on data analysis. I led the preparation of the manuscript and submitted the manuscript
as the corresponding author.
3. *Rosenboom, L., Harnack, L., Stang, J. & Shlafer, R. (In press). Evaluation of the nutritional
quality of commissary foods offered within American women’s prisons. Journal of
Correctional Health Care. Accepted September 2017.
Contribution: I served on L. Rosenboom’s MPH committee. I provided content expertise
around the health of incarcerated women. I provided access to some of the data used in the
manuscript. I made substantial edits to each revision of the manuscript.
4. Forster, M., *Davis, L., Shlafer, R., Unger, J. B. (Accepted). Household incarceration and
salient emerging adult role transitions: Findings from an urban sample of Hispanic youth.
Emerging Adulthood. Accepted December 2017.
Contribution: I assisted with the conceptualization of the analysis in this paper. I contributed
significant sections to the background and literature review, and reviewed the manuscript in
its entirety.
5. Shlafer, R., *Reedy, T., & *Davis, L. (2017). School-based outcomes among youth with
incarcerated parents: Differences by school setting. Journal of School Health, 87(9), 687-695.
PMID: 28766316
Contribution: As the first author on this paper, I was the guarantor of integrity of the entire
study. I requested the data from the Minnesota Department of Education and applied for an
exemption for human subjects review from the Institutional Review Board. I mentored T.
Reedy (a graduate student) through the literature research and statistical analyses. I led the
preparation of the manuscript and submitted the manuscript as the corresponding author.
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6. Shlafer, R., Stang, J., Dallaire, D., Forestell, C. A., & Hellerstedt, W. (2017). Best practices
for nutrition care of pregnant women in prison. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 23(3),
297-304. PMID: 28656820
Contribution: I conceptualized this paper and drafted the entire paper. I coordinated
contributions from co-authors and was responsible for incorporating all revisions. I served as
the corresponding author.
7. *Davis, L. & Shlafer, R. (2017). Substance use among youth with currently and formerly
incarcerated parents. Smith College Studies in Social Work, 87(1), 43-58.
Contribution: Dr. Davis and I conceptualized the paper and the research questions. I provided
support for data analysis and interpretation. We co-wrote the manuscript.
8. *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. (2017). Mental health of adolescents with currently and formerly
incarcerated parents. Journal of Adolescence, 54, 120-134. PMID: 28011442
Contribution: As K. Davis’ research mentor, I provided guidance and support throughout the
analysis and writing of this manuscript. I helped identify target journals for submission and
provided substantive revisions on all drafts of the manuscript.
9. Goshin, L. S., Arditti, J. A., Dallaire, D. H., Shlafer, R. J., & +Hollihan, A. (2017). An
international human rights perspective on maternal criminal justice involvement in the United
States. Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, 23(1), 53-67.
Impact Factor: 1.986, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/law0000101, Contribution: As a co-
author on this paper, I provided feedback throughout the collaborative writing process. I was
responsible for authoring a section of this paper and providing substantive revisions to all
drafts of the manuscript.
10. Sieving, R. E., McRee, A. L., McMorris, B. J., Shlafer, R. J., Gower, A. L., *Kapa, H. M.,
Beckman, K. J., *Doty, J. L., Plowman, S. L., Resnick M. D. (2017). Youth-adult
connectedness: A key protective factor for adolescent health. American Journal of Preventive
Medicine, 52(3), S275-S278. PMID: 28215380
Impact Factor: 4.465, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2016.07.037, Contribution: I
co-wrote the introduction with Dr. Resnick. I created the online appendix and provided
reviews of previous versions of the manuscript.
11. Shlafer, R., *Wanous, A., & *Schubert, E. (2017). Statewide dissemination of Sesame Street
resources for families affected by incarceration. Health Promotion Practice, 18(2), 298-305.
PMID: 27216876
DOI: 10.1177/1524839916648126, Contribution: As the first author on this paper, I was the
guarantor of the integrity of the entire paper and the larger project (i.e., leading the
dissemination of the resources). I mentored A. Wanous (undergraduate student) and E. Casey
(graduate student) throughout the preparation of this manuscript. I led the preparation of the
manuscript, provided feedback on others’ sections of the manuscript, and submitted the
manuscript as the corresponding author.
12. *Hindt, L. A., *Davis, L., *Schubert, E. C., Poehlmann-Tynan, J., & Shlafer, R. (2016).
Comparing emotion recognition skills among children with and without jailed parents.
Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 1-10. DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01095, Contribution: As L. Hindt’s undergraduate research mentor,
I provided guidance throughout all phases of the research process. I assisted L. Hindt in the
development of the research protocol, recruitment of a comparison sample, data management
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and analysis, and interpretation. I provided significant support throughout the preparation of
the manuscript, by providing thorough reviews on multiple drafts before submission.
13. *Schubert, E., *Duinick, M., Shlafer, R. (2016). Visiting mom: A pilot evaluation of a
prison-based visiting program serving incarcerated mothers and their minor children. Journal
of Offender Rehabilitation, 55(4), 213-234.
DOI: 10.1080/10509674.2016.1159641, Contribution: I served as the senior author on this
paper. This paper developed out of a collaboration that I have with the Department of
Corrections. I designed the study and oversaw the data collection. I mentored E. Casey (a
graduate student) and M. Duinick (a medical student) on the data collection and qualitative
analysis, and preparation of the manuscript. I reviewed all drafts of the manuscript and
provided substantial feedback throughout the process.
14. Shlafer, R., McRee, A-L, Gower, A., Bearinger, L. (2016). Better communication for better
public health: Perspectives from an interdisciplinary training program. Health Promotion
Practice, 17(2), 165-168.
DOI: 10.1177/1524839915627453, Contribution: As the first author, I conceptualized this
paper and prepared the first draft. I was responsible for communicating with all co-authors
and contributed to all subsequent drafts. I submitted the paper for peer-review and was
responsible for all correspondence with the journal.
15. Shlafer, R., +Gerrity, E. & +Duwe, G. (2015). Pregnancy and parenting support for
incarcerated women: Lessons learned. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research Education and Action, 9(3), 371-378.
Impact Factor: 0.756, DOI: 10.1353/cpr.2015.0061, Contribution: I conceptualized the paper
and wrote a majority of the paper. I edited all other sections of the manuscript prepared by
co-authors and finalized the manuscript for submission. I responded to all of the requested
revisions.
16. *Casey, E., Shlafer, R., & Masten, A. (2015). Parental incarceration as a risk factor for
children in homeless families. Family Relations, 64(4), 490-504.
Impact Factor: 1.024, DOI: 10.1111/fare.12155, Contribution: I conceptualized this research
question and mentored E. Casey throughout the preparation of this manuscript. I reviewed all
drafts and helped write sections of the manuscript.
17. Lando-King, E., McRee, A. L., Gower, A. L., Shlafer, R. J., McMorris, B. J., Pettingell, S.,
& Sieving, R. E. (2015). Relationships between social-emotional intelligence and sexual risk
behaviors in adolescent girls. Journal of Sex Research, 52(7), 835-840.
Impact Factor: 2.695, DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2014.976782, Contribution: I assisted with
writing the introduction and discussion sections. I provided feedback on all other sections of
the manuscript.
18. Shlafer, R., & *Scrignoli, A. (2015). Tough topics, necessary reading: Finding books for
children with incarcerated parents. Children and Libraries, 13(1), 24-28.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5860/cal.13n1.24, Contribution: I conceptualized this paper and
wrote the paper, with the exception of the methods section (which I mentored the student on
writing). I edited every section of the manuscript and finalized the manuscript for submission.
I responded to all of the requested revisions.
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19. Raby, K. L., Lawler, J. M., Shlafer, R. J., Hesemeyer, P. S., Collins, W. A., & Sroufe, L. A.
(2015). The interpersonal antecedents of supportive parenting: A prospective, longitudinal
study from infancy to adulthood. Developmental Psychology, 51(1), 115.
Impact Factor: 3.782, DOI: 10.1037/a0038336, Contribution: I assisted with data collection
and coding, review of the data analysis, and provided substantial feedback and revisions on
previous versions of the manuscript.
20. Shlafer, R., Raby, K. L., Lawler, J. M., Hesemeyer, P. S., & Roisman, G. I. (2015). Longitudinal associations between adult attachment states of mind and parenting quality.
Attachment and Human Development, 17(1). 83-95.
Impact Factor: 2.127, DOI: 10.1080/14616734.2014.962064, Contribution: I led the
authorship of this paper. I contributed to the writing of the introduction, methods, and
discussion sections, and provided guidance on the data analysis and results. I provided
comprehensive edits to all versions of the manuscript.
21. Shlafer, R., Hellerstedt, W., Secor-Turner, M., +Gerrity, E., & + Baker, R. (2014). Doulas’
perspectives about providing support to incarcerated women: A feasibility study. Public
Health Nursing, (ahead-of-print).
Impact Factor: 0.833, DOI: 10.1111/phn.12137, Contribution: As the first author on this
paper, I was the guarantor of integrity of the entire study. I managed data collection,
conducted literature research, lead qualitative coding, and prepared the manuscript for
publication.
22. Sieving, R., McMorris, B., Secor-Turner, M., Garwick, A., Shlafer, R., Beckman, K.,
Pettingell, S., Oliphant, J., & Seppelt, A. (2014). Prime Time: 18-month violence outcomes
of a clinic-based intervention. Prevention Science, 15, 460-472.
Impact Factor: 2.566, DOI: 10.1007/s11121-013-0397-5, Contribution: I conducted literature
research, wrote sections of the introduction, assisted with data analysis, and edited and
reviewed the manuscript.
23. Gower, A., Shlafer, R., Polan, J., McRee, A-L., McMorris, B., Pettingtell, S., & Sieving, R.
(2014). Brief report: Associations between girls’ social and emotional intelligence and
violence perpetration. Journal of Adolescence, 37(1), 67-71.
Impact Factor: 2.050, DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2013.10.012, Contribution: I assisted with
preparation of the manuscript, and edited and reviewed subsequent revisions.
24. Shlafer, R., Hergenroeder, A., Emans, S. J., Rickert, V. I., Adger, H., Spear, B., Irwin, C. E.,
Kreipe, R. E., Walker, L. R., & Resnick, M. D. (2013). Adolescence as a critical stage in the
MCH life course model: Comments from the Leadership Education in Adolescent Health
(LEAH) interdisciplinary training program projects. Journal of Maternal and Child Health,
18(2), 462-466.
Impact Factor: 2.243, DOI: 10.1007/s10995-013-1243-8, Contribution: As the first author, I
prepared the manuscript and coordinated reviews and edits from all co-authors.
25. Shlafer, R., McMorris, B., Sieving, R., & Gower, A. (2013). The impact of family and peer
protective factors on girls’ violence perpetration and victimization. Journal of Adolescent
Health, 52(3), 365-371.
Impact Factor: 3.334, DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.07.015, Contribution: As the first
author, I defined the intellectual content of the paper, developed the study concept, conducted
literature research, and prepared the manuscript.
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26. Shlafer, R., Poehlmann, J., & Donellan-McCall, N. (2012). Maternal arrest, conviction, and
jail time as predictors of children’s 15-year antisocial outcomes in the context of a nurse-
home visiting program. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 41(1), 38-52.
Impact Factor: 1.923, DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2012.632345, Contribution: As the first author
on this paper, I was the guarantor of integrity of the entire study. I developed the study
design, conducted all statistical analyses, prepared the manuscript, and responded to reviewer
feedback.
27. Poehlmann, J., Schwichtenberg, A. J., Shlafer, R., *Hahn, E., Bianchi, J., & *Warner, R.
(2011). Emerging self-regulation in toddlers born preterm or low birthweight: Differential
susceptibility to parenting? Development and Psychopathology, 23(1), 177-193.
Impact Factor: 4.397, DOI: 10.1017/S0954579410000726, Contribution: For this study, I
managed all data collection at the 24-month timepoint. I assisted with preparation of the
manuscript and responding to reviewer feedback.
28. Poehlmann, J., Schwichtenberg, A. J., Shah, P., Shlafer, R., *Hahn, E., & *Janus, S. (2010).
The development of effortful control in high risk infants. Journal of Clinical Child and
Adolescent Psychology, 39(4), 522-536.
Impact Factor: 1.923, DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2010.486319, Contribution: For this study, I
managed all data collection at the 24-month timepoint. I assisted with editing and reviewing
the manuscript.
29. Shlafer, R. & Poehlmann, J. (2010). Attachment and caregiving relationships in families
affected by incarceration. Attachment and Human Development, 12(4), 395-415.
Impact Factor: 2.380, DOI: 10.1080/14616730903417052, Contribution: As the first author
on this paper, I was the guarantor of integrity of the entire study. I managed all data
collection, conducted literature research, conducted statistical analyses, prepared the
manuscript, and responded to reviewer feedback.
30. Shlafer, R., Poehlmann, J., Coffino, B., & *Hanneman, A. (2009). Mentoring children of
incarcerated parents: Implications for research, policy, and practice. Family Relations, 58(5),
507-519.
Impact Factor: 0.68, DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2009.00571.x, Contribution: As the first
author on this paper, I was the guarantor of integrity of the entire study. I managed all data
collection, conducted literature research, conducted statistical analyses, prepared the
manuscript, and responded to reviewer feedback.
31. Britnall-Peterson, M., Poehlmann, J., Shlafer, R., & Morgan, K. (2009). A web-based fact
sheet series for grandparents raising grandchildren and the professionals who serve them. The
Gerontologist, 49(2), 276-282.
Impact Factor: 2.481, DOI: 10.1093/geront/gnp028, Contribution: I helped develop and write
the fact sheet series. For this study, I conducted literature research, and reviewed and edited
the manuscript.
32. Poehlmann, J., Shlafer, R., *Maes, E., & *Hanneman, A. (2008). Factors associated with
young children’s opportunities for maintaining family relationships during maternal
incarceration. Family Relations, 57(3), 267-280.
Impact Factor: 0.68, DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2008.00499.x, Contribution: For this study, I
assisted with coding data, data analysis, manuscript preparation, editing, and reviewing.
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33. Poehlmann, J., Park, J., Bouffiou, L., Abrahams, J., Shlafer, R., & *Hahn, E. (2008).
Representations of family relationships in children living with custodial grandparents.
Attachment and Human Development, 10(2), 165-188.
Impact Factor: 2.380, DOI: 10.1080/14616730802113695, Contribution: I assisted with
coding observations of the Attachment Story Completion Task used in this study. I helped
edit and review the manuscript.
Articles Submitted for Publication
1. Heard-Garris, N., Winkelman, T., Choi, H., Miller, A. K., Kan, K., Shlafer, R., Davis, M. M.
(Under Review). Health care utilization and health behaviors among young adults with a
history of parental incarceration – Results from a National longitudinal study. Pediatrics.
Submitted February 2018. Contribution: I provided content-area expertise on the developmental outcomes of children
with incarcerated parents. I reviewed several drafts of the manuscript and provided content.
2. Shlafer, R., *Davis, L., *Hindt, L., *Hoilski, K., & +Gerrity, E. (Under Review). Pregnancy
support for incarcerated mothers: Results from a prison doula project. Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health. Submitted November 2017; Revise and resubmit February 2018.
Contribution: As the Research Director for the Minnesota Prison Doula Project, I oversee all
research and evaluation activities. I am responsible for the design of this study, data
collection and management. I conceptualized this paper and mentored trainees (L. Davis, L.
Hindt, and K. Hoilski) on data entry and analysis. I led the preparation of the manuscript and
submitted the manuscript as the corresponding author.
3. *Davis, L., Ryder, J., Barnes, A., Gross, A., & Shlafer, R. (Under Review). Adverse
childhood experiences and weight status among a statewide sample of adolescents.
Pediatrics. Submitted
Contribution: I initiated the writing of this manuscript, including bringing the research team
together and identifying the initial research questions. I mentored Dr. Davis throughout the
preparation of this article. I reviewed statistical output and provided feedback on the analytic
approach. I contributed sections of the manuscript and provided feedback on every draft.
4. *Davis, L., *Shankman, J., & Shlafer, R. (Under Review). Sex differences in suicidal
ideation and suicide attempt among detained youth with history of parental incarceration.
Criminal Justice and Behavior. Submitted November 2017.
Contribution: This paper developed out of an honor’s seminar that I taught. J. Shankman
identified the topic area and I provided mentorship on identifying a data set and formulating
the research question. I provided mentorship to L. Davis and J. Shankman throughout the
preparation of the manuscript. I wrote sections of the manuscript and edited the entire
document before submission.
5. Gower, A., McRee, A. L., Shlafer, R., & Sieving R. (Under Review). Social-emotional
intelligence as a moderator for sexual health intervention effects: Findings from the Prime
Time Study. SAGE Open. Submitted November 2017.
Contribution: I assisted with the conceptualization of this manuscript. I reviewed and edited
drafts of the manuscript.
6. Shlafer, R., *Davis, L., & Dallaire, D. (Under Review). Parental Incarceration during middle
childhood and adolescence. Handbook on Children with Incarcerated Parents. Submitted
September 2017.
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7. Shlafer, R., Carlson, E., Hardman, R. (Under Review). Incarcerated parents: Reproductive
justice for women and advocacy for children. Infant Mental Health. Revision submitted
August 2017.
Contribution: I led the preparation of this manuscript. I incorporated co-authors’ edits and
contributions.
8. *Kessler, K., *Chatterjee, D., Shlafer, R., Barnes, A. (Under Review). Adolescent
connectedness with parents promotes resilience among homeless youth. Family and
Community Health. Submitted August 2017.
9. *Hiolski, K., Eisenberg, M., & Shlafer R. (Under Review). Behavioral indicators of physical
health among youth with incarcerated parents. Maternal and Child Health. Submitted August
2017.
Contribution: I provided mentorship to K. Hiolski (Masters student in Community Health
Promotion in SPH) throughout the preparation of this manuscript. I provided ongoing
guidance on data analysis and content-area expertise.
10. *Berreth, N., *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. (Under Review). Portrayals of pregnancy in Orange is
the New Black. Submitted July 2017.
Contribution: I provided mentorship to N. Berreth (undergraduate student) through the
preparation of this manuscript. I wrote sections of the manuscript and provided edits on all
drafts.
11. Woods, G., Shlafer, R., & Winkelman, T. (Under Review). Disease prevalence and
pregnancy among justice-involved women of reproductive age - United States, 2010-2014.
Maternal and Child Health Journal. Submitted May 2017.
Contribution: I assisted in the conceptualization of this paper. I contributed to writing
sections of this paper and reviewed the manuscript in its entirety.
12. Garcia-Huidobro, D., Diaspro-Higuera, M., Palma, R, Rojas-Jahn, K., Vangsness, A., Graves,
J., Shlafer, R., Wieling, E. A., Borowsky, I., Piehler, T., Svetaz, V., & Allen, M. (Under
Review). Feasibility of an adaptive parenting intervention for immigrant Latino families with
adolescents. Prevention Science. Submitted March 2017.
Contribution: I provided guidance to D. Garcia-Huidobro on the assessment of parent-child
relationships. I reviewed sections of the manuscript and provided feedback.
Articles in Preparation
1. Shlafer, R., *Davis, L., *Hindt, L., Weymouth, L., Runion, H., Burnson, C., & Poehlmann-
Tynan, J. (In Preparation). Jailed fathers with minor children: Paternal characteristics and
predictors of parent-child contact. Target journal: Journal of Family Psychology.
2. Palacios, L., *Davis, L., *Mulla, S., Zust, B., & Shlafer, R. (In Preparation). Developing
nursing students’ empathy and advocacy through engaging with incarcerated women. Target
journal: Journal of Advanced Nursing.
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Chapters in Books
1. Dallaire, D. & Shlafer, R. (2017) Interventions for Currently and Formerly Incarcerated
Mothers. In Children of Incarcerated Parents. A. Haskins, C. Wildeman, & J. Poehlmann-
Tynan (Eds). New York: Springer.
Contribution: My co-author and I contributed equally to the development of this manuscript. I
assisted with the literature review and led the writing of the second half of the manuscript. I
provided careful editing and contribution to the first half of the manuscript.
2. Shlafer, M. & Shlafer, R. (2017). Drug Therapy and Nutrition. In Pediatric Nutrition in
Chronic Diseases and Developmental Disorders, 3rd Edition. S. W. Ekvall & V. K. Ekvall
(Eds.) New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780199398911 pp.199-210
Contribution: I provided a critical review and edits of the entire manuscript. I also contributed
a developmental framework for considering different childhood disorders.
3. Dallaire, D.H., Forestell, C. A. & Shlafer, R. (2015). Policy, Programs and
Interventions Regarding Pregnant Incarcerated Women. In Arditti, J., & le Roux, T. “And
Justice For All”: Families and the Criminal Justice System. Ann Arbor, MI: Michigan
Publishing.
Contribution: I was responsible for writing a section of the paper; I reviewed all versions of
the manuscript and provided feedback to my co-authors throughout the writing process.
4. Shlafer, R., Loper, A. & *Schillmoeller, L. (2015). Introduction and Literature Review: Is
Parent–Child Contact During Parental Incarceration Beneficial?. In Children’s Contact with
Incarcerated Parents, J. Poehlmann-Tynan (Ed.). Switzerland: Springer International
Publishing.
Contribution: I conceptualized this paper and led the data collection and writing. I mentored
L. Schillmoeller (an undergraduate student) on the presentation of data and preparation of a
peer-reviewed manuscript. I served as the corresponding author and responded to the
feedback from the reviewers and editor.
5. Poehlmann, J., & Shlafer, R. (2013). Psychosocial and biological factors in low-income and
incarcerated pregnant women. In Oxford Handbook of Perinatal Psychology, S. Stuart and A.
Wenzel (Eds.) Oxford University Press.
Contribution: I conducted literature research and assisted with preparation of the chapter. I
maintained the references and created the bibliography and lead revisions of the manuscript
based on the editors’ feedback.
6. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. (2010). Adolescence: Family, school, and community contexts.
In Children of Incarcerated Parents, J. M. Eddy and J. Poehlmann (Eds.) Washington, DC:
Urban Institute Press.
Contribution: I conducted the literature research and wrote a majority of this chapter.
7. Reynolds, A. & Shlafer, R. (2009). Preschool parent-child centers. In S. L. Christenson, &
A. L. Reschly (Eds.), The Handbook on School-Family Partnerships for Promoting Student Competence.
Contribution: I was responsible for data analysis used in this chapter, conducting literature
research, and responding to editors’ reviews.
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Invited Reports
1. *Smith, A. & Shlafer, R. (2018). Best Practices for Working with Incarcerated Parents who
have Children in the Child Welfare System. St. Paul, MN: Center for Advanced Studies in
Child Welfare.
Contribution: I outlined this report for the student, made substantial revisions to the first
draft; I responded to editor’s comments and reviewed all version of the report.
2. Jarjoura, G. R., DuBois, D. L., Shlafer, R., & Haight, K. A. (2013). Mentoring Children of
Incarcerated Parents. Washington, DC: Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention.
Contribution: I was responsible for writing a section of the paper; I responded to reviewers’
comments and reviewed all versions of the manuscript.
3. McMorris, B., Taliaferro, L., Shlafer, R., Hogan, W., Polan, J., & Borowsky, I. (2011). CDC
Technical Report on Developing Multidimensional Indictors for Youth Violence. Paper 3:
Indictors of Risk and Protective Factors.
Contribution: I assisted with literature research, and reviewing and editing the manuscript.
Non-refereed Commentaries and Journal Articles
1. Kozhimannil, K. B. & Shlafer, R. (2014). What the Affordable Care Act means for pregnant
inmates. Health Affairs Blog. Available at: http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2014/04/04/what-the-
affordable-care-act-means-for-pregnant-inmates/
Contribution: I conducted the literature search and co-wrote the article.
Non-refereed Research Reports and Briefs
1. Shlafer, R. & +Verhoye, J. (2018). Incarcerated Mothers in Minnesota: Opportunities for
Education and Intervention. Robina Institute, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN.
https://robinainstitute.umn.edu/news-views/incarcerated-mothers-minnesota-opportunities-
education-and-intervention
2. Shlafer, R. & *Saunders, J. (2017). Parents in Minnesota Jails and their Minor Children. University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN.
3. Shlafer, R. (2015). Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota and Their Children. University of
Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN.
4. *Davis, K., Shlafer, R. J., +Atella, J. K. (2015). Chemical Use Among Youth with
Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota. Wilder Research, St. Paul, MN. Available at:
http://www.wilder.org/Wilder-Research/Research-Areas/Documents/MNSFAI-Chemical-
Health-Infographic-May2015.pdf
5. +Atella, J. K., *Reedy, T., & Shlafer, R. (2014). Academic Outcomes Among Youth with Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota. Wilder Research, St. Paul, MN. Available at:
http://www.wilder.org/Wilder-Research/Research-Areas/Documents/incarceration-graphic-
academic-outcomes-11-11-14.pdf
6. Shlafer, R. & Casey, E. (2014). A Pilot Program Evaluation of Extended Visiting at Minnesota Correctional Facility-Shakopee. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
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7. Shlafer, R., & +Atella, J. K. (2014). Who has an Incarcerated Parent in Minnesota?. Wilder
Research, St. Paul, MN. Available at: http://www.wilder.org/Wilder-Research/Research-
Areas/Documents/who-has-an-incarcerated-parent-in-Minnesota.pdf
Publications for Practitioners and Community Stakeholders
1. Shlafer, R. & *Davis, L. (February, 2016). Pregnant, in prison and facing health risks: Prenatal care for incarcerated women. The Conversation. Boston, MA.
https://theconversation.com/pregnant-in-prison-and-facing-health-risks-prenatal-care-for-
incarcerated-women-45034
2. Dallaire, D. & Shlafer, R. (December, 2015). Shackling Pregnant Women Poses Risks to Mother and Fetus. American Psychological Association, Psychology Benefits Society blog.
Washington, DC. http://psychologybenefits.org/2015/12/29/shackling-pregnant-women-
poses-risks-to-mother-and-fetus/
3. Shlafer, R. (2015). Op-Ed – First Invest in At-risk. Pioneer Press, St. Paul, MN.
http://www.twincities.com/letters/ci_28238457/concessions
4. Shlafer, R. (2014). Afterward for Locked Out by Patrick Jones. Lerner Publishing,
Minneapolis, MN.
5. *Wanous, A, & Shlafer, R. (2013). New Resources Available for Children of Incarcerated
Parents. Minnesota School Psychology Newsletter.
6. Shlafer, R. (June, 2013). Sesame Street gives voice, resources to children of incarcerated
parents. U of M Voices Blog, University of Minnesota Academic Health Center.
http://www.health.umn.edu/healthtalk/2013/06/12/sesame-street-gives-voice/
University of Minnesota-Extension Publications
1. Shlafer, R. (2013). Children’s Mental Health eReview: Parental Incarceration. Children,
Youth, and Family Consortium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Available at:
http://www.extension.umn.edu/family/cyfc/our-programs/ereview/docs/June2013ereview.pdf
2. Shlafer, R., & Scrignoli, A. (2014). Research to Practice Series: Children’s Book Review –
Parental Incarceration. Children, Youth, and Family Consortium, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN.
University of Wisconsin-Extension Publications
Whose Kids? Our Kids! Fact sheet series:
1. Shlafer, R., Huser, M., & Small, S. (2007). Whose Kids? Our Kids! Teens and study habits.
University of Wisconsin Extension Publication.
2. Shlafer, R., Huser, M., & Small, S. (2007). Whose Kids? Our Kids! Teens and social
networking. University of Wisconsin Extension Publication.
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3. Shlafer, R., Huser, M., & Small, S. (2007). Whose Kids? Our Kids! Teens and decision
making. University of Wisconsin Extension Publication.
Program Newsletters
1. *Scrignoli, A. & Shlafer, R. Isis Rising Newsletter (Issue 3: Spring 2013). University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
2. *Schillmoeller, L. & Shlafer, R. Isis Rising Newsletter (Issue 2: Winter 2013). University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
3. Shlafer, R. & +Gerrity, E. Isis Rising Newsletter (Issue 1: Fall 2012). University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
4. Shlafer, R. & +Gerrity, E. Isis Rising Newsletter (Issue 1: Fall 2012). University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
Family Impact Seminar Briefing Reports for State Policymakers:
1. Bogenschneider, K., Normandin, H., Greenberg, D. R., & Shlafer, R. (February, 2005).
Improving health care quality while curbing costs: How effective are consumer health savings accounts and pay for performance? (Wisconsin Family Briefing Report, 54 pgs.).
Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Center for Excellence in Family Studies.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Fact sheet series (available in print or on the web
http://learningstore.uwex.edu/):
2. Poehlmann, J., Brintnall-Peterson, M., Shlafer, R., & Morgan, K. (2003). Fact Sheet Series -
Through the Eyes of a Child: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. University of Wisconsin
Extension Publication.
Series Titles: 1. Understanding children’s development
2. The importance of close relationships
3. Relationship expectations: Now and in the future
4. Disruptions in close relationships: Effects on children’s behaviors, feelings and
thoughts
5. The importance of open communication
6. Understanding and managing children’s behaviors
7. Children’s contact with their parents
8. Breaking negative family cycles
9. Resources
Presentations
(*indicates undergraduate or graduate student, + indicates community partner as co-author)
Extramural Invited Presentations as Visiting Professor
1. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: University of Illinois – Chicago, School of Public Health.
Pregnancy and parenting among incarcerated women: From research to advocacy. Chicago,
IL. September 2017.
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2. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Purdue University, Department of Human Development and
Family Studies. Children with incarcerated parents: From Research to advocacy. West
Lafayette, IN. October 2016.
3. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Trauma informed interventions for families and children –
Children with incarcerated parents. Columbia School of Nursing. New York, NY. June 2015.
4. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Birth support for incarcerated mothers. Center for Child
and Family Well-Being seminar series. Madison, WI. March 2015.
5. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Prenatal education and birth support for incarcerated women. Columbia School of Nursing. New York, NY. June 2014.
Invited Oral Presentations at International Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Unintended consequences: Children’s outcomes in the
context of parental incarceration. International Corrections Education Association annual
conference. St. Paul, MN. August 2012.
Invited Oral Presentations at National Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Shlafer, R. Invited workshop: Research with vulnerable populations: IRB and beyond.
National Council for Family Relations annual conference. Orlando, FL. November, 2017.
2. Dallaire, D. & Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational
Research. Programs for currently and formerly incarcerated mothers. Ithaca, NY. September
2016.
3. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Sesame Street - Minnesota dissemination project. Children
of Incarcerated Parents Interagency Working Group. Washington, DC. November 2013.
4. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Risk and protective factors for children with incarcerated
parents. White House Office of Public Engagement, Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention. Washington, DC. September 2013.
Invited Oral Presentations at Regional Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Reproductive health among incarcerated women. March of Dimes 41st Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference. Chicago, IL. March 2016.
2. Shlafer, R. Keynote address: Parents in prison – collateral consequences for children and
families. Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health annual meeting. Duluth, MN.
April 2014.
3. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Research and reflections about incarceration and families: What do we know? Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health annual meeting.
Duluth, MN. April 2014.
4. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Setting the stage: Research perspectives on parental
incarceration. University of Minnesota, Children, Youth, and Family Consortium – Lessons
from the Field. Minneapolis, MN. November 2013.
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Invited Oral Presentations at Local Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Panel on Women in Prison in Minnesota. Robina Institute of
Criminal Law and Criminal Justice. Minneapolis, MN. June 2017.
2. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Panel on Justice-Involved Women. Minnesota Department
of Corrections Task Force on Justice-involved Women and Girls. St. Paul, MN. April 2017.
3. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Leveraging Systems and Policy Change. University of
Minnesota, Office of Public Engagement, Meeting Society’s Grant Challenges Through
Community-Engaged Research and Learning. Minneapolis, MN. March 2016.
4. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Incarcerated Mothers: A View into Public Health
Challenges. University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Art of Science and
Prevention, Minneapolis, MN. September 2015.
5. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Chemical Use Among Youth with Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota. Wilder Research, St. Paul, MN. May 2015.
6. *Casey, E.C., *Duininck, M., & Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: A program evaluation of Extended Visiting at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Shakopee: Mothers’ and
Caregivers’ Perspectives. Powell Center for Women’s Health annual research conference.
Minneapolis, MN. September 2014.
7. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Parental Incarceration. Cultural Providers Network.
Minneapolis, MN. May 2014.
8. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Supporting children with incarcerated parents: Where
science meets Sesame Street. University of Minnesota Board of Regents. Minneapolis, MN.
March 2014.
9. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: A community of caregiving: For kinship and grandparent roles. Minnesota Public Health Association. New Brighton, MN. March 2014.
10. Shlafer, R. & +Gerrity, E. Invited presentation: The power of partnerships. University of
Minnesota, Program in Health Disparities awards dinner. St. Paul, MN. November 2013.
11. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Pregnancy and parenting in prison - A life-course
perspective on maternal incarceration. University of Minnesota Powell Center for Women’s
Health conference. Minneapolis, MN. September 2013.
12. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: “My Mommy’s In Jail” – Maternal incarceration and its implications for children’s health and development. Hennepin County Medical Center,
Pediatric Grand Rounds. Minneapolis, MN. August 2013. Available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAyDhKBMKY4&list=UUowQWLR_gHuXrC7CmnKT
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13. Shlafer, R., & +Gerrity, E. Invited presentation: Sustainable partnerships - Health disparities
in the context of a parenting and pregnancy support program for incarcerated mothers.
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Clinical and Translational Science Institute Transforming Partnerships Community
Engagement for Health Summit. Chanhassen, MN. October 2012.
Invited Oral Presentations at Intramural Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Promoting the Health of Pregnant Incarcerated Women: From Research to Advocacy. University of Minnesota, Powell Center for Women’s Health
Lecture Series. Minneapolis, MN. December 2016.
2. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: “P” is for prison – Developmental considerations for young
children with incarcerated parents. University of Minnesota, Pediatric Grand Rounds.
Minneapolis, MN. October 2013.
3. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Incarceration: Implications for health across generations.
University of Minnesota, Advancing Urban Health Equity. Minneapolis, MN. October 2013.
4. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: “I” is for incarceration – Reaching children with
incarcerated parents through Sesame Street. University of Minnesota, Center for Health
Equity. Minneapolis, MN. June 2013.
5. Shlafer, R. Invited presentation: Children of incarcerated parents: Who’s counting and why should we care? Hennepin-University Partnership Noon-Time Forum. Minneapolis, MN.
November 2010.
6. Schwichtenberg, A.J., Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Invited presentation: Developing at risk: From prematurity to parental incarceration. Waisman Center. University of Wisconsin,
Madison, WI. July 2007.
Oral Presentations of Abstracts at Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Heard-Garris, N., Winkelman, T., Choi, H., Miller, A. K., Kan, K., Shlafer, R., Davis, M. M.
Health care utilization and health behaviors among young adults with a history of parental
incarceration – Results from a National longitudinal study. Abstract accepted for the Pediatric
Academic Societies annual meeting. Toronto, Canada. May 2018.
2. Heard-Garris, N., Winkelman, T., Choi, H., Miller, A. K., Kan, K., Shlafer, R., Davis, M. M.
Health care utilization and health behaviors among young adults with a history of parental
incarceration – Results from a National longitudinal study. Abstract submitted for
presentation at the American Public Health Association annual meeting. San Diego, CA.
November 2018.
3. Poehlmann-Tynan, J., Fanning, K., Yudawanti, A., Zhu, S., Muentner, L., Davis. L., &
Shlafer, R. Young children’s feelings about their incarcerated parents. Submitted to the
World Congress of the World Association for Infant Mental Health, Rome, Italy. May 2018.
4. *Davis, L., Shlafer, R., & *Reimann, L., Postsecondary and vocational goals of youth with
currently and formerly incarcerated parents. Paper accepted for presentation at the Society
for Research in Adolescence biennial meeting. Minneapolis, MN. March 2018.
5. Forster, M., Davis, L., Shlafer, R., Unger, J. Household incarceration and salient emerging adult role transitions: Findings from an urban sample of Hispanic youth. Paper accepted for
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presentation at the Society for Research in Adolescence biennial meeting. Minneapolis, MN.
March 2018.
6. Shlafer, R., +Gerrity, E., & +Baker, R. Pregnancy and parenting support for incarcerated
women. Workshop accepted for the Association for Justice-Involved Females and
Organizations, Santa Clara, CA. December 2017.
7. Shlafer, R., *Davis, L., and *Hindt, L. (2017). Understanding children’s visiting experiences: Challenges and lessons learned from university-jail partnerships. Paper
presented at the American Society of Criminology. Philadelphia, PA. November 2017.
8. Shlafer, R. From science to advocacy: One psychologist’s role. Paper presented at the
American Psychological Association annual convention, Washington, DC. August 2017.
9. Shlafer, R. & *Davis, L. Parental incarceration and adolescent health: Leveraging a
statewide survey to assess risk. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association
annual convention, Washington, DC. August 2017.
10. *Forster, M., *Davis, L., Allem, J-P., Grigsby, T., Shlafer, R., Unger, J. B. The impact of
household incarceration on externalizing behaviors among Hispanic emerging adults. Paper
presented at the meeting of the Society for Prevention Research, Washington D.C. May 2017.
11. *Woods, G., Shlafer, R., & Winkelman, T. Disease prevalence, pregnancy rates, and health insurance patterns among justice-involved women of reproductive age in the United States.
Paper presented at the 10th Annual Academic & Health Policy Conference on Correctional
Health, Atlanta, GA. March 2017.
12. *Davis, L., Shlafer, R. Health and health care utilization of justice-involved families. Paper
accepted for presentation at the 10th Annual Academic & Health Policy Conference on
Correctional Health, Atlanta, GA. March 2017.
13. Shlafer, R., Langworthy, S., & Benning, S. Communicating research to inform practices and
policies on incarceration. Paper presented at the 2016 National Council on Family Relations
annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. November 2016.
14. *Hindt, L. A., *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. J. Breastfeeding intention and initiation among
pregnant incarcerated women. Paper presented at the 2016 Midwestern Psychological
Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. May 2016.
15. Shlafer, R., *Casey, E. C., & *Duininck, M. Incarcerated mothers’ extended visits with their children. American Society of Criminology. Washington, DC. November 2015.
16. Shlafer, R., *Davis, K., & *Reedy, T. Youth Affected by Parental Incarceration: Recent Findings from the Minnesota Student Survey. 2015 Community Health Conference – Public
Health: Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere. Brainerd, MN. October 2015.
17. +Atella, J., *Reedy, T., Shlafer, R., Ruhland, E. Academic outcomes among youth with
incarcerated parents in Minnesota. Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health.
Duluth, MN. April 2015.
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18. Shlafer, R., *Hindt, L. A., *Davis, L. Adapting an observation checklist for use with older children and adolescents of jailed parents. Society for Research in Child Development
biennial meeting. Philadelphia, PA. March 2015.
19. *Casey, E., *Duininck, M., & Shlafer, R. Extended visiting for incarcerated mothers and
their children: Mothers’ and caregivers’ perspectives of program participation. Society for
Research in Child Development biennial meeting. Philadelphia, PA. March 2015.
20. Shlafer, R. Current services and unmet needs among pregnant women incarcerated in
county jails. American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Washington, DC.
August 2014.
21. Shlafer, R. Extended visiting for incarcerated mothers and their children: Mothers’, children’s, and caregivers’ perspectives. American Psychological Association Annual
Convention. Honolulu, HI. August 2013.
22. +Svetez, V., Laundrieu, J., Allen, M., & Shlafer, R. Aqui Para Ti/Here For You: A decade
supporting Latino families and bridging the science of health equity and positive youth development. WONCA annual conference. Prague, Czech Republic. June 2013.
23. Ruedinger, E., Shlafer, R., Wall, M., & Neumark-Sztainer, D. Early and late bloomers: The associations between pubertal timing, weight status, and emotional factors in a diverse group
of adolescents. University of Minnesota Pediatric Research, Education and Scholarship
Symposium. Minneapolis, MN. April 2013.
24. Shlafer, R., +Gerrity, E., +Baker, R., & Secor-Turner, M. Doula support for incarcerated
mothers. Society for Research in Child Development biennial meeting. Seattle, WA. April
2013.
25. +Gerrity, E., & Shlafer, R. Windows of Opportunity: Prenatal prevention in the context of maternal incarceration. Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health Child &
Adolescent Mental Health Conference. Duluth, MN. March 2013.
26. Shlafer, R., McMorris, B., Sieving, R., & Gower, A. The impact of family and peer
protective factors on girls’ violence perpetration and victimization. Paper presented at the
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine annual meeting. New Orleans, LA. March 2012.
27. Shlafer, R. Translating scientific research for non-scientific audiences. Maternal and Child
Health Making Lifelong Connections annual meeting. Orlando, FL. January 2012.
28. McMorris, B., Shlafer, R., & Sieving, R. The impact of family and peer risk and protective
factors on girls’ trajectories of relational aggression and violence. American Society for
Criminology annual meeting. Washington, D.C. November 2011.
29. Shlafer, R., & Egeland, B. Externalizing behavior and criminality in a two-generation,
prospective, longitudinal sample. Biennial meeting for the Society for Research in Child
Development. Montreal, Canada. March 2011.
30. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Mentoring children of incarcerated parents: Theory and
practice implications. Annual meeting for the National Council on Family Relations.
Minneapolis, MN. November 2010.
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31. Shlafer, R. Parenting from prison: A systematic study of parenting programs in state
correctional facilities. Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Association of
Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) annual training meeting. Washington, D.C.
February 2010.
32. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Imprisoned parents and children left behind: Emerging
research. American Psychological Association annual convention. Boston, MA. August
2008.
33. Monn, A., Reynolds, A., Temple, J., & Shlafer, R. Early Educational Intervention, High School Quality, and Adult Well-Being. Society for Prevention Research annual meeting. San
Francisco, CA. May 2008.
34. Poehlmann, J., Schwichtenberg, A. J., Shlafer, R., Bianchi, J. P., & Friberg, B. Emerging
self-regulation in high risk infants: Differential Susceptibility to parenting? American
Psychological Association. San Diego, CA. August 2007.
35. Poehlmann, J., Park. J., Shlafer, R., Bianchi, J., Abrahams, J., Bouffiou, L., & *Hahn, E.
Attachment representations in children raised by their grandparents. International
Attachment Conference. Braga, Portugal. July 2007.
36. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Children of incarcerated parents: Attachment relationships and behavioral outcomes in the context of a mentoring program. Society for Research in Child
Development biennial meeting. Boston, MA. April 2007.
37. Poehlmann, J., Park, J., Shlafer, R., Bianchi, J., Bouffiou, L., Abrahams, J., *Hahn, E., & *Diercks, L. Attachment representations in children of incarcerated mothers and children raised by their grandparents. Society for Research in Child Development biennial meeting.
Boston, MA. April 2007.
38. Shlafer, R., Poehlmann, J., *Hanneman, A., *Maes, E., *Paquette, A., *Adams, B., &
Madison-area Urban Ministry. Children of incarcerated parents: Attachment relationships and behavioral outcomes in the context of a mentoring program. National Council on Family
Relations annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. November 2006.
39. Poehlmann, J., Shlafer, R., *Maas, S., *Paquette, A., & *Hanneman, A. Mother-child
relationships in families affected by maternal incarceration. American Psychological
Association annual meeting. New Orleans, LA. August 2006.
Poster Abstract Presentations at Professional Meetings, Conferences, etc.
1. Poehlmann-Tynan, J., *Muentner, L., *Milavetz, Z., *Peterson, A., *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R.
Young children’s feelings about their incarcerated parents. Poster accepted for presentation at
the World Association for Infant Mental Health World Congress. Rome, Italy. May 2018.
2. *Hiolski, K., Eisenberg, M., *Reimann, L., & Shlafer, R. Behavioral indicators of physical
health among youth with incarcerated parents. Poster accepted for presentation at the Society
for Research in Adolescence biennial meeting. March 2018.
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3. *Hamidjaja, T., *Holly, L., *Leverone, A., *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. Trauma-informed arrest
policies: A review of Minnesota counties. Accepted for presentation at the Midwest
Sociological Society annual meeting. Minneapolis, MN. March 2018.
4. Reimann, L., Davis, L., Masten, A., Shlafer, R. Intersections of parental incarceration and
homelessness: Academic risk factors. Poster accepted for presentation at the American
Psychological Services annual convention. San Francisco, CA. May 2018.
5. Garcia-Huidobro, D., Diaspro-Higuera, M., Palma, R, Rojas-Jahn, K., Vangsness, A., Graves,
J., Shlafer, R., Wieling, E. A., Borowsky, I., Piehler, T., Svetaz, V., & Allen, M. Proof-of-
concept evaluation of an adaptive parenting intervention for immigrant Latino families. Poster presented at the Society for Prevention Research, Washington D.C. May 2017.
6. *Hiolski, K., Eisenberg, M., & Shlafer, R. Behavioral indicators of physical health among
youth with incarcerated parents. Poster presented at the University of Minnesota School of
Public Health Research Day, Minneapolis, MN. April 2017.
7. *Hiolski, K., Eisenberg, M., & Shlafer, R. Behavioral indicators of physical health among youth with incarcerated parents. Poster presented at the Pediatric Research, Education, and
Scholarship Symposium, Minneapolis, MN. April 2017.
8. *Berreth, N., *Mulla, S., *Davis, L., Shlafer, R. The benefits and challenges of involving
students in community-engaged research. Poster presented at the National Council on Family
Relations annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. November 2016.
9. *Massie, M., *Mulla, S., *Davis, L., Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann-Tynan, J. “Where’s Dad?”
How Sesame Street can support kids with jailed parents. Poster presented at the National
Council on Family Relations annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. November 2016.
10. *Hindt, L., *Davis, L., Shlafer, R., Poehlmann-Tynan, J., Weymouth, L., Burnson, C.,
Runion, H., & Lauter, L. Emotion recognition and behavior adjustment in children with
jailed parents. Poster presented at the National Council on Family Relations annual
conference. Minneapolis, MN. November 2016.
11. *Hepworth, C., *Decker, M., Runion, H., & Shlafer, R. Examining family drawings of
children with incarcerated parents through ambiguous loss. Poster presented at the National
Council on Family Relations annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. November 2016.
12. *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. Mental health among adolescents in Minnesota with currently and
formerly incarcerated parents. Clinical and Translational Science Institute research day.
Minneapolis, MN. January 2016.
13. Shlafer, R. & *Hindt, L. Parents in Minnesota prisons and their minor children. Clinical and
Translational Science Institute research day. Minneapolis, MN. January 2016.
14. *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. Depression outcomes of a prison-based support group for mothers.
Society for Prevention Research annual meeting. Washington, DC. May 2015.
15. *Davis, L., *Hindt, L., *Casey, E. & Shlafer, R. Breastfeeding among incarcerated mothers
in a prison pregnancy and support group. Society for Research in Child Development
biennial meeting. Philadelphia, PA. March 2015.
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16. *Hindt, L. & Shlafer, R. Comparing emotion recognition skills among children with and
without jailed parents. Society for Research in Child Development biennial meeting.
Philadelphia, PA. March 2015.
17. *Orvidas, K., *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. Children with jailed parents: Exposure to incarceration related events and children’s behavioral outcomes. Sociological Research
Institute, Minneapolis, MN. April 2015.
18. *Orvidas, K., *Davis, L., & Shlafer, R. Children with jailed parents: Exposure to
incarceration related events and children’s behavioral outcomes. Undergraduate Research
Symposium, Minneapolis, MN. April 2015.
19. *Benton, A., Shlafer, R., & +Marcou, D. Read to me behind bars: Parental incarceration and
school psychology. Annual convention of the National Association of School Psychologists,
Orlando, FL. February 2015.
20. *Casey, E.C., *Duininck, M., & Shlafer, R. A program evaluation of Extended Visiting at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Shakopee: Mothers’ and Caregivers’ Perspectives. Powell
Center for Women’s Health annual research conference. Minneapolis, MN. September 2014.
21. *Davis, L., *Hindt, L. A., *Casey, E.C., & Shlafer, R. Breastfeeding among Incarcerated
Mothers in a Prison Pregnancy and Support Group Powell Center for Women’s Health
annual research conference. Minneapolis, MN. September 2014.
22. Shlafer, R. & Hindt, L. Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota and their Minor Children.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute annual research conference. Minneapolis, MN.
September 2014.
23. *Casey, E.C., *Duininck, M., & Shlafer, R. A program evaluation of Extended Visiting at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Shakopee: Mothers’ and Caregivers’ Perspectives.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute annual research conference. Minneapolis, MN.
September 2014.
24. *Wright, J.L., *Casey, E., *Davis, L., Shlafer, R. Exposure to Incarceration-Related Events
among Children with Jailed Parents. University of Minnesota Twin Cities McNair Poster
Presentation. Minneapolis, MN. August 2014.
25. *Wright, J.L., *Casey, E., *Davis, L., Shlafer, R. Exposure to Incarceration-Related Events
among Children with Jailed Parents. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Undergraduate
Research Symposium. Minneapolis, MN. August 2014.
26. *Hindt, L., & Shlafer, R. Emotion recognition skills among children with and without incarcerated parents. Undergraduate Research Symposium. Minneapolis, MN. April 2014.
27. *Hindt, L., & Shlafer, R. Emotion recognition skills among children with and without
incarcerated parents. Sigma Xi Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. May 2014.
28. *Moulopoulos, A., Shlafer, R., & *Casey, E. Comparing social functioning among homeless
children with and without a history of parental incarceration. Undergraduate Research
Symposium, Minneapolis, MN. April 2014.
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29. Shlafer, R., & *Wanous A. A. Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration – Statewide
dissimination of resources for children with incarcerated parents. Association for Clinical
and Translational Science. Washington, DC. April, 2014.
30. *Wanous A. A., & Shlafer, R. Statewide dissemination of Sesame Street: Incarceration Materials. University of Minnesota, Amplatz Presents. Minneapolis, MN. January 2014.
31. *Casey, E. C., *Alicea, N., & Shlafer, R. A Parenting Education and Support Group for
Incarcerated Mothers: Changes in Parenting Confidence, Support, and Amount of Contact
with Children. University of Minnesota, Amplatz Presents. Minneapolis, MN. January 2014.
32. Shlafer, R. & +Gerrity, E. Doula support for pregnant jailed women. University of
Minnesota, Program in Health Disparities awards dinner. St. Paul, MN. November 2013.
33. *Wanous A. A., & Shlafer, R. Statewide dissemination of Sesame Street: Incarceration
Materials. University of Minnesota, Program in Health Disparities awards dinner. St. Paul,
MN. November 2013.
34. Shlafer, R., Hellerstedt, W., *Davis, L., *Wanous, A., & *Hindt, L. Pregnancy support for
incarcerated mothers: Results from a prison doula pilot project. American Public Health
Association annual conference. Boston, MA. November 2013.
35. Hetherington, C., Shlafer, R. & McCormick, C. The relationship between course
management system access and academic performance. Academy of Distinguished Teachers
annual conference. Minneapolis, MN. October 2013.
36. Shlafer, R., Hellerstedt, W., *Davis, L., *Wanous, A., & *Hindt, L. Pregnancy support for incarcerated mothers: Results from a prison doula pilot project. University of Minnesota,
Clinical and Translational Science Institute annual research conference. Minneapolis, MN.
October 2013.
37. *Wanous A. A., & Shlafer, R. Statewide dissemination of Sesame Street: Incarceration
Materials. University of Minnesota, Clinical and Translational Science Institute annual
research conference. Minneapolis, MN. October 2013.
38. *Casey, E. C., *Alicea, N., & Shlafer, R. A Parenting Education and Support Group for
Incarcerated Mothers: Changes in Parenting Confidence, Support, and Amount of Contact with Children. University of Minnesota Powell Center for Women’s Health conference.
Minneapolis, MN. September 2013.
39. *Schillmoeller, L., *Casey, E. C., & Shlafer, R. Isis Rising Pregnancy and Parenting Support
Group In Prison: The Women Served. University of Minnesota Powell Center for Women’s
Health conference. Minneapolis, MN. September 2013.
40. *Scrignoli, A., *Siu, A., *Casey, E. C., & Shlafer, R. Handcuffed during labor: Shackling
policies for pregnant inmates in Minnesota and across the nation. University of Minnesota
Powell Center for Women’s Health conference. Minneapolis, MN. September 2013.
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41. Shlafer, R., Hetherington, C., & McCormick, C. Impact of online course management systems on student performance. American Psychological Association annual convention.
Honolulu, HI. August 2013.
42. +Svetez, V., Laundrieu, J., Allen, M., & Shlafer, R. Aqui Para Ti/Here For You: A decade
supporting Latino families and bridging the science of health equity and positive youth development. Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine annual conference. Atlanta, GA.
March 2013.
43. Plowman, S., Beckman, K., McMorris, B., Shlafer, R., & Sieving, R. Longitudinal
evaluations with high-risk youth: Practical strategies for maximizing retention. American
Evaluation Association annual meeting. Minneapolis, MN. October 2012.
44. Shlafer, R., +Gerrity, E., +Baker, R., & +Prudhomme, D. Health disparities in the context of a
parenting and pregnancy support program for incarcerated mothers. University of
Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute Research Conference. Minneapolis,
MN. September 2012.
45. Raby, K. L., Hesemeyer, P., Shlafer, R., & Lawler, J. Late adolescent romantic relationships
as a mediator of the intergenerational transmission of parenting quality. Society for Research
in Adolescence. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. March 2012.
46. Shlafer, R., +Gerrity, E., Hogan, W., & +Prudhomme, D. Mental and physical health in the context of a parenting program for incarcerated mothers. American Society for Criminology
annual meeting. Washington, D.C. November 2011.
47. Shlafer, R., +Gerrity, E., Hogan, W., & +Prudhomme, D. Mental and physical health in the
context of a parenting program for incarcerated mothers. University of Minnesota Clinical
and Translational Science Institute Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN. July 2011.
48. Shlafer, R., Englund, M., Hessemeyer, P., & Raby, L. Negative parenting and substance use
as predictors of criminal offending. Society for Research in Adolescence biennial meeting.
Philadelphia, PA. March 2010.
49. Coffino, B., & Shlafer, R. Intergenerational continuity of attachment: Understanding
continuity and discontinuity. Society for Research in Child Development biennial meeting.
Denver, CO. April 2009.
50. Shlafer, R., Englund, M., & Reynolds, A. J. Effects of parent involvement and expectations
on long term academic outcomes. Society for Research in Child Development biennial
meeting. Denver, CO. April 2009.
51. Shlafer, R., Poehlmann, J., Coffino, B., & Hanneman, A. Mentoring children of incarcerated parents: Implications for research, policy, and practice. Society for Prevention Research
annual meeting. San Francisco, CA. May 2008.
52. Shlafer, R., Poehlmann, J., Coffino, B., & Hanneman, A. Mentoring children of incarcerated
parents: Social justice and policy. New School for Social Research, Psychology and Social
Justice Conference. New York, NY. April 2008.
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53. Poehlmann, J., Schwichtenberg, A. J., Shlafer, R., *Hahn, E., Bianchi, J. P., *Warner, R., &
Friberg, B. Emerging self-regulation in toddlers born preterm: Parenting, temperament, or
differential susceptibility? International Conference on Infant Studies. Vancouver, Canada.
March 2008.
54. Poehlmann, J., Shlafer, R., Schwichtenberg, A. J., *Hahn, E., & *Warner, R. Emerging self-regulation in toddlers born preterm or low birthweight: Contributions of parenting and
temperament. Society for Research in Child Development biennial meeting. Boston, MA.
April 2007.
55. *Hanneman, A., *Burkett, K., Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Children of incarcerated parents: Reasons for termination of mentoring relationships. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Undergraduate Research Symposium. Madison, WI. March 2007.
56. Poehlmann, J., Schwichtenberg, A. J., Shlafer, R., Bianchi, J., Fritz, D., *Hahn, E., *Diercks,
L., & *Crone, M. Psychological distress in mothers of high risk infants: The role of family
support. Gatlinburg Conference on Research and Theory in Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities. San Diego, CA. March 2006.
57. Poehlmann, J., Shlafer, R., *Lang, N., *Williams, A., *Malterer, M., & Madison-area Urban
Ministry. Mentoring children of incarcerated parents – Research based advocacy and evaluation. American Psychological Association annual convention. Washington, D.C.
August 2005.
58. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Timing of menarche and body satisfaction among college freshman. American Psychological Association annual convention. Washington, D. C.
August 2005.
59. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Timing of menarche and body satisfaction among college
freshman. University of Wisconsin – Madison Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Madison, WI. March 2004.
60. Shlafer, R., & Poehlmann, J. Fact Sheet Series – Through the eyes of a child: Grandparents raising grandchildren. University of Wisconsin – Madison Undergraduate Research
Symposium. Madison, WI. March 2003.
Invited Presentations to Practitioners and Community Stakeholders
(*indicates undergraduate, graduate student, or trainee; + indicates community partner)
1. Shlafer, R. Incarcerated Parents in Minnesota and their Minor Children: Considerations for Correctional Educators. Minnesota Correctional Education Conference. Approximately 150
corrections educators. February 2018.
2. Shlafer, R. Children with Incarcerated Parents: Who’s Counting and Why Should We Care?
University of Minnesota Women’s Club. Approximately 100 members in attendance. November 2017.
3. Shlafer, R. & Heinen, R. Parents in Minnesota Jails and their Minor Children. Minnesota
Sheriff’s Association – Jail Programmers annual meeting. Approximately 100 Minnesota jail
programmers. October 2017.
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4. Shlafer, R. Parents in Minnesota Jails and their Minor Children. Brainerd, MN. Minnesota
Sheriff’s Association – Jail Administrator’s annual meeting. Approximately 100 Minnesota
jail administrators and jail staff. September 2017.
5. Shlafer, R. Parents in Minnesota Jails and their Minor Children. Brainerd, MN. Association
for Minnesota Counties annual policy meeting. Approximately 100 county commissioners from health and public safety committees. September 2017.
6. Shlafer, R. Children and Families Affected by Incarceration. Mankato, MN. Minnesota
Valley Action Council. Approximately 125 Head Start, Early Head Start, and Reading Corps
staff and volunteers. August 2017.
7. Shlafer, R. Children of Incarcerated Parents: The County’s Role. Clay County Jail Planning
Meeting. Moorhead, MN. Approximately 15 stakeholders responsible for planning
development of new Clay County Jail, including jail administrator, county commissioners,
and early childhood. June 2017.
8. Shlafer, R. Supporting Children and Families Affected by Incarceration. Early Childhood
Mental Health Network. Fergus Falls, MN. Approximately 30 early childhood mental health
professionals. June 2017.
9. +Heinen, R., Shlafer, R., & Davis, L. Children of Incarcerated Parents: Building an
innovative corrections-university partnership. Association of Minnesota Counties annual
conference. Minneapolis, MN. Approximately 50 county commissioners and county staff.
December 2016.
10. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents: The County’s Role. Brown County Public
Health Training. New Ulm, MN. Approximately 75 county public health staff, jailers, commissioners, social workers, teachers, and other county employees. November 2016.
11. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents: The County’s Role. McLeod, Meeker, and
Sibley County Staff Training. Hutchinson, MN. Approximately 40 county commissioners, jail
administrators, and county employees. October 2016.
12. Shlafer, R. Supporting pregnant and parenting women while incarcerated. Minnesota
Coalition for Targeted Home Visiting. St. Paul, MN. Approximately 50 county public health
workers, home visitors, and agency staff. September 2016.
13. Shlafer, R. Supporting children with incarcerated parents: The Sesame Street Study.
Washington County CONNECT and Children’s Mental Health Partnership monthly meeting.
Approximately 50 children’s mental health professionals and county public health staff in
attendance. Stillwater, MN. September 2016.
14. +Buckley, L. & Shlafer, R. Learning about youth affected by incarceration: Findings from
the 2013 Minnesota Student Survey. Twin Cities Transition Coalition Meeting.
Approximately 75 corrections professionals, transitions coordinators, social workers and
community advocates in attendance. St. Paul, MN. August 2016.
15. +Gerrity, E., +Baker, R., & Shlafer, R. The Minnesota Prison Doula Project. Center for
Urban and Regional Affairs luncheon. Attended by approximately 20 CURA staff members. Minneapolis, MN. July 2016.
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16. Shlafer, R. Supporting families affected by incarceration. Minnesota Head Start Association.
Attended by approximately 50 early head start directors and educators. St. Joseph, MN. June
2016.
17. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents: The role of Local Public Health. Local Public
Health Association (LPHA) general membership meeting. St. Paul, MN. April 2016.
18. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents: The County’s Role. Olmsted County Staff
Training. Attended by approximately 50 county commissioners, jail administrators, and
county employees. Rochester, MN. March 2016.
19. Shlafer, R. & Davis, L. The Sesame Street Study: Using developmentally appropriate
educational materials to improve child behavioral health and family relationships when parents are in jail. Washington County. Approximately 30 corrections officers, county
commissioners, and county staff in attendance. Stillwater, MN. January 2016.
20. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents. Hennepin County Library Read to Me Staff
Training. Approximately 30 staff in attendance. Minnetonka, MN. January 2016.
21. Shlafer, R. Incarcerated mothers and their minor children. Minnesota Correctional Facility-
Shakopee All-Staff Training. Approximately 100 corrections officers and facility administrators in attendance. Shakopee, MN. January 2016.
22. Shlafer, R. Pregnant and incarcerated: Opportunities for intervention to improve health.
City of Lakes Rotary. Attended by approximately 150 rotary members. Minneapolis, MN.
December 2015.
23. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents: The County’s Role. 2015 Association of
Minnesota Counties Annual Conference. Approximately 50 county commissioners and county
employee in attendance. St. Cloud, MN. December 2015.
24. Shlafer, R. & Gerrity, E. Correctional Health Care for Pregnant Women. Minnesota
Sheriff’s Association Correctional Healthcare Conference. Approximately 150 public health and correctional health providers in attendance. Alexandria, MN. October 2015.
25. Shlafer, R. Using Sesame Street to support young children with incarcerated parents.
Northeastern Regional Correctional Center. Approximately 25 incarcerated fathers in
attendance. Saginaw, MN. September 2015.
26. Shlafer, R. Parents in Minnesota Prisons and their Minor Children. Minnesota Department
of Corrections. Presented to Commissioner Roy and his executive team. St. Paul, MN. August
2015.
27. Shlafer, R. Children of Incarcerated Parents. Women, Wine, and Wise Words. Attended by
approximately 100 women, including leaders in education, health, and policy, hosted by First Lady Karen Kaler. St. Paul, MN. August 2015.
28. Shlafer, R. Effects of Incarceration on the Children of Inmates: Addressing the Problem
through Research and Intervention. American Association of University Women.
Approximately 200 retired teachers, social workers, and health professionals in attendance. Minneapolis, MN. October 2014.
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29. Shlafer, R. & Gerrity, E. Reproductive Health among Incarcerated Women. Division 4
Correctional Health Care Providers meeting. Approximately 30 public health and
correctional health nurses in attendance. Stillwater, MN. October 2014.
30. Shlafer, R., & Wanous, A. "J" is for jail - Using sesame street to support children with
parents in jail. Minnesota Jail Programmers Symposium. Approximately 30 jail programmers in attendance. Mankato, MN. May 2014.
31. Shlafer, R. Closing remarks. Strengthening Families Affected by Incarceration Day.
Approximately 75 professionals and community stakeholders in attendance. Brooklyn Center,
MN. May 2014.
32. Shlafer, R. Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration – Using Sesame Street resources to reach young children and families affected by incarceration. Minnesota Social Service
Association annual meeting. Approximately 50 social service providers, social workers, and
community advocates in attendance. Minneapolis, MN. March 2014.
33. Shlafer, R. & Moore, P. Visiting incarcerated parents at the Dakota County Jail. Approximately 50 jail staff and correctional officers in attendance. Hastings, MN. February
2014.
34. Shlafer, R. & Johnson, S. Early life toxic stress: The science of why it matters. Georgia
Capital Defenders statewide training. Approximately 50 capital defense attorneys in attendance. Brasstown Valley, GA. November 2013.
35. Shlafer, R. Midwest Mentoring Forum. Presented to prospective mentors and professionals
working with offenders and returning citizens. Approximately 10 students, mentors, and
professionals in attendance. Roseville, MN. November 2013.
36. Shlafer, R., & Kelly-Trombley, Holli M. Children with Incarcerated Parents: Considerations for Guardians ad Litem. Presented to volunteer guardians ad litem.
Approximately 25 volunteer guardians ad litem in Hennepin County (4th District) in
attendance. Minneapolis, MN. October 2013.
37. Shlafer, R. Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration – Minnesota Kit Dissemination
webinar. Presented to professionals using the Sesame Street resources with incarcerated
parents and their families. Approximately 50 professionals participated in the online webinar.
Minneapolis, MN. October 2013.
38. Shlafer, R. The Invisible Children: Building Community Support for Children of Incarcerated Parents. Inside Out Coalition. Approximately 100 professionals from in
attendance. Sauk Rapids, MN. September 2013.
39. Shlafer, R. Visiting Incarcerated Parents Project. Presented to medical unit staff at the
Washington County Jail. Approximately 12 county staff in attendance. Stillwater, MN.
September 2013.
40. Shlafer, R. Children of incarcerated parents: Who’s counting and why should we care?
Presented to public health and community corrections staff in Washington County.
Approximately 75 county staff in attendance. Stillwater, MN. April 2013.
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41. Shlafer, R. Unintended consequences. Presented to inmates and corrections staff at the
Shakopee Women’s Prison. Approximately 150 incarcerated women and 20 corrections staff
in attendance. Shakopee, MN. September 2012.
42. Shlafer, R. Children’s outcomes in the context of incarceration. Presented to the Families
Affected by Incarceration Collaborative. Presented to 20 individuals from public (e.g., DHS) and private (e.g., Wilder) agencies. Minneapolis, MN. September 2012.
43. Shlafer, R. Keynote address: Children of incarcerated parents: Who’s counting and why
should librarians care? Keynote address at the Minnesota Library Association annual
conference. Duluth, MN. October 2011.
TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
University of Minnesota
Courses/Lecture List
College of Liberal Arts
Spring 2018 HSEM 3308V, Incarceration and the Family
Fall 2017 GCC 3018, What American Dream? Children of the Social Class Divide
Spring 2017 HSEM 3308V, Incarceration and the Family
Spring 2015 HSEM 3308V, Incarceration and the Family
College of Education and Human Development Fall 2017 EDHD 1525W, First Year Inquiry
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine Fall 2016-present Working with the Media
Fall 2016-2017 Interdisciplinary Dynamics
Fall 2012-present Scientific Writing Seminar Series
Fall 2010 Parent-Child Relationships, Adolescent Health Residency Program
Spring 2010 Parent-Child Relationships, Adolescent Health Residency Program
Institute of Child Development
Spring 2017 Infant Mental Health Certificate Program (Guest Lecture)
Spring 2017 CPSY 1334, Global Issues on Children in Society (Guest Lecture)
Fall 2013 CPSY 4331, Social and Personality Development
Spring 2013 CPSY 4310, Special Topics: Incarceration and the Family
Spring 2013 CPSY 4331, Social and Personality Development
Fall 2012 CPSY 4310, Special Topics: Incarceration and the Family
Fall 2012 CPSY 4303, Adolescent Psychology
Spring 2012 CPSY 4336W, Development and Interpersonal Relations
Fall 2011 CPSY 4303, Adolescent Psychology
Spring 2011 CPSY 4336W, Development and Interpersonal Relations
Fall 2010 CPSY 2301, Introduction to Child Psychology
Spring 2010 CPSY 4336W, Development and Interpersonal Relations
Fall 2009 CPSY 4303, Adolescent Psychology
Spring 2009 CPSY 2301/3301, Introduction to Child Psychology
School of Public Health
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Fall 2017 PubH 6050, Community Health Theory and Practice (Guest Lecture)
Summer 2017 Public Health Institute, Parental Incarceration and Child Welfare
Fall 2016 PubH 6050, Community Health Theory and Practice (Guest Lecture)
Fall 2016 PubH 3003/3004, Basic Concepts in Personal and Community Health
(Guest Lecture)
Spring 2016 PA 5413, Early Childhood Policy (Guest Lecture)
Spring 2016 PubH 3003/3004, Basic Concepts in Personal and Community Health
(Guest Lecture)
Fall 2015 PubH 6050, Community Health Theory and Practice (Guest Lecture)
Fall 2015 PubH 6630, Foundations of Maternal and Child Health Leadership
(Guest Lecture)
Fall 2014 PubH 6630, Foundations of Maternal and Child Health Leadership
(Guest Lecture)
Gustavus Adolphus College
Fall 2015 Senior Nursing Course (Guest Lecture)
Web-Based Training Activities
Shlafer, R., Langworthy, S., & Benning, S. (2016). Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street
from the county jail? Communication strategies for leveraging systems change on parental
incarceration. Society for Research in Child Development, University-based Child and Family
Policy Consortium. Ann Arbor, MN. Recorded webinar available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sPf_jOOfKo&feature=youtu.be
Shlafer, R. & Morales, E. (2014). Parental incarceration child welfare module series. Center for
Advanced Studies in Child Welfare, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. Trainings available
here: http://cascw.umn.edu/portfolio-items/parental-incarceration-module-series/
Shlafer, R. Sleep in adolescence. Guest lecture for online course (NURS 2001), School of
Nursing, University of Minnesota. Minneapolis, MN.
Shlafer, R. Translating scientific research for non-scientific audiences. Maternal and Child
Health Pediatric Pulmonary Center Training Program, University of Wisconsin. Madison, WI.
July 2012. Training available at: http://videos.med.wisc.edu/videos/41377
Curriculum Development
School of Public Health, Public Health Institute
Course Developer, Parental Incarceration and Child Welfare
Developed 2017, used for 1 summer term
Institute of Child Development
Course Developer, CPSY 4310 – Special Topics: Incarceration and the Family
Developed Fall 2012, used for 2 terms
College of Continuing Education Online Course Designer, CPSY 4303 – Adolescent Psychology
Developed 2010, still in use
Collaborative Efforts and Activities
Interdisciplinary Fellowship in Adolescent Health, Training Faculty (2012- )
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Faculty Development Activities regarding teaching
Center for Writing Workshop, Teaching with Writing Series - Engaging Controversies: Essay
Mills and Ghost Writers (February 2011)
University of Wisconsin
Courses/Lecture List
Department of Human Development and Family Studies Fall 2014 HDFS 760, Infancy and the Family (guest lecture)
Augsburg College
Courses/Lecture List
Department of Psychology
Spring 2010 PSY 250, Child Development
St. Catherine University
Courses/Lecture List
Department of Psychology Winter 2012 PSYC 2025, Lifespan Development
ADVISING AND MENTORING
University of Minnesota
Undergraduate Student Activities
Directed Research Supervisor
Spring 2018: Ashley Ansolabehere, Maggie Hall, Laura Reimann, Kate Rosenow, Elizabeth
Shaver, Molly Senser,
Fall 2017: Ashley Ansolabehere, Maggie Hall, Lauren Holly, Angela Leverone, Laura
Reimann, Elizabeth Shaver, Molly Senser, Jasmine Smith-Sharp
Summer 2017: Maggie Hall, Lauren Holly, Angela Leverone, Shazia Mulla, Laura Reimann,
Jasmine Smith-Sharp
Spring 2017: Natalie Berreth, Tiffany Hamidjaja, Lauren Holly, Angela Leverone, Shazia
Mulla
Fall 2016: Natalie Berreth, Tiffany Hamidjaja, Lauren Holly, Shazia Mulla
Spring 2016: Natalie Berreth, Maria Decker, Fatima Fareed, Tiffany Hamidjaja, Claire
Hepworth, Megan Massie, Shazia Mulla
Fall 2015: Natalie Berreth, Maria Decker, Fatima Fareed, Tiffany Hamidjaja, Claire
Hepworth, Megan Massie, Shazia Mulla
Summer 2015: Natalie Berreth, Maria Decker, Fatima Fareed, Megan Massie
Spring 2015: Julia Bauer, Natalie Berreth, Rachael Bona, Fatima Fareed, Cecilia Moulton,
Kasey Orvidas, JaLeesa Wright
Fall 2014: Julia Bauer, Rachael Bona, Fatima Fareed, Cecilia Moulton, Kasey Orvidas,
JaLeesa Wright
Summer 2014: Rachael Bona, Fatima Fareed, Danielle Fink
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Spring 2014: Natisha Alicea, Julia Bauer, AnnBee Chew, Courtney Chupurdy, Cecilia
Moulton, Alyssa Scrignoli, Amanda Wanous, JaLeesa Wright
Fall 2013: Natisha Alicea, Julia Bauer, AnnBee Chew, Courtney Chupurdy, Alyssa
Scrignoli, Leah Schillmoeller
Summer 2013: Courtney Chupurdy, Alyssa Scrignoli, Leah Schillmoeller
Spring 2013: Alison Siu, Alyssa Scrignoli, Leah Schillmoeller
Fall 2012: Alison Siu, Alyssa Scrignoli, Leah Schillmoeller
Spring 2012: Alison Siu, Maari Josephson, and Lauren Hindt
Fall 2010: Kay Sylva
Spring 2010: Kay Sylva
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Summer 2015: Claire Hepworth
Spring 2015: JaLeesa Wright
Spring 2014: Lauren Hindt
Senior Honor’s Thesis Advisor:
Spring 2018: Laura Reimann (Child Psychology), Adrianna Gordon (Child Psychology)
Ashley Ansolabehere (Biology, Society and the Environment)
Fall 2016: Brittany Tracey (Child Psychology)
Spring 2016: Sarah (Jay) Klyman
Spring 2015: Savannah Robinson (Family Social Sciences)
Fall 2013/Spring 2014: Lauren Hindt, Alexa Moulopolous (Child Psychology)
Honor’s Thesis Reader:
Spring 2017: Tiffany Hamidjaja (Sociology)
Spring 2016: Claire Hepworth (Sociology); Megan Massie (Sociology)
Spring 2015: Kasey Orvidas (Sociology)
Spring 2014: Amanda Mattick (Child Psychology)
CTSI-CHE Undergraduate Research Program Mentor
Summer 2014: Christina Johnson
Summer 2013: Amanda Wanous
CTSI Advanced Research Program Mentor
Summer 2015: Laurel Davis
Summer 2014: Erin Casey
McNair Fellowship Mentor
Summer 2014: JaLeesa Wright
Summer 2013: Natisha Alicea
Summer 2009: Jazlynn Paige
Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program
Summer 2015: Tiffany Hamidjaja, Shazia Mulla
Program in Health Disparities Summer Research Program
Summer 2015: Macy Tran
Community Engagement Scholars Program Student Sponsor
Spring 2010: Molly Knutson
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Graduate Student Activities
Advisor
Fall 2017- : Bri Warren (Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health)
Martha Johnson (Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health)
Preliminary Exam Committee Member
Spring 2018: AshLee Smith (Public Affairs)
Doctoral Thesis Committee Member
Spring 2017: Aleksis Kincaid (Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota)
Fall 2016: Hilary Runion (Human Development and Family Studies, University of
Wisconsin-Madison)
Fall 2015: Laurel Davis (Family Social Sciences, University of Minnesota)
Directed Research Supervisor
Fall 2014: Megan Duinick
Summer 2014: Tyler Reedy
Spring 2014: Megan Duinick, Ed Morales
Fall 2013: Megan Duinick
Co-Mentor
Spring 2014: Chloe Britzius, Erin Casey, Laurel Davis
Fall 2013: Chloe Britzius, Erin Casey, Laurel Davis
Department of Pediatrics Research Elective Supervisor
January 2015: Kelsey Schuette
Master’s in Public Health Capstone Project Mentor
Fall 2016-Spring 2017: Kathryn Hoilski
Fall 2014-Spring 2015: Marla Kuchler
Fall 2010-Spring 2011: Britney Rosenau
Professional Student Activities
Scholastic Oversight Committee Member
Fall 2017-Spring 2018: Calla Brown, Kelsey Pruit, Meagan Thompson
Fall 2014-Spring 2017: Kristen Aggerbeck
Spring 2014: James Afriyie
Fall 2012-Spring 2013: Emily Ruedinger
Other Mentoring Activities
2012 Bateman Competition Faculty Mentor
Institute of Child Development, Career Panel
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND PUBLIC OUTREACH
Service to the Discipline/Profession/Interdisciplinary Area
Editorships/Journal Reviewer Experience
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Correctional Health Care (2017)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Corrections: Practice, Policy, and Research (2016)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Marriage and Family (2016, 2017)
Ad hoc Reviewer, European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (2016)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review (2016)
Referee, Cochrane Collaboration’s Developmental, Psychosocial and Learning Problems Group (2016)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Public Health Nursing (2015, 2016)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Child and Family Studies (2014, 2015, 2016)
Ad hoc Reviewer, American Journal of Criminal Justice (2015)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Academic Pediatrics (2015)
Ad hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Psychology (2015)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Adolescent Health (2015)
Ad hoc Reviewer, American Journal of Public Health (2014)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Health Care for Poor & Underserved (2013)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Family Issues (2013)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology (2012)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Family Psychology (2011)
Ad hoc Reviewer, The Lancet (2011)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Social Problems (2011)
Report/Factsheet Review Experience
Reviewer, What is Child Welfare? A Guide for Law Enforcement (2017)
Book Review Experience
Reviewer, Bridging the Relationship Gap (2015)
Reviewer, Adolescence 9e (2011)
Review panels for external funding agencies, foundations, etc.
Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation, Developmental Sciences Program (2018)
Grant Reviewer, Hennepin-University Partnerships (2017)
Grant Reviewer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2017)
Grant Reviewer, Minnesota Department of Health (2016)
Grant Reviewer, Minnesota Department of Human Services (2016)
Reviewer, For Incarcerated Parents who have Children in Foster Care: A Toolkit for Incarcerated Parents, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2014)
Grant Reviewer, National Science Foundation-Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (2011)
Organization of conferences, workshops, panels, and symposia
Conference planning committee, Pregnancy in Correctional Settings Meeting, Santa Clara, CA
(2017)
Abstract reviewer, Society for Research in Child Development 2013 Biennial Meeting, Panel 23:
Parenting & Development: Adolescence
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Service to the University/Medical School/Department
University of Minnesota
University-wide service
Institutional Review Board Case Review for the Office of the Vice President for
Research and the Institutional Review Board
Community Engagement Graduate School Panel (2017)
Meeting Grand Challenges through Community-Engaged Research and Teaching,
conference planning committee (2015)
College of Education and Human Development Alumni panelist (2013)
Clinical and Translational Science Institute Advance Research Program panelist (2013,
2014)
Medical School Service
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Mentor of the Year Reviewer (2017)
University of Minnesota Medical School Three-minute Thesis Competition, Judge (2017)
Powell Center for Women’s Health, Proposal Review (2017)
Clinical and Translational Science Institute Dissemination and Implementation Grants,
Proposal Review (2015)
UMN-Children’s Collaborative Grant, Proposal Review (2015)
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Proposal Review (2013; 2014)
Department/Unit Service
Simer Award Proposal Review (2013)
Adolescent Health Fellowship, Fellow Representative (2011-2012)
Community Outreach Activities
Legislative Testimony
Testified in the House of Representatives’ Public Safety Finance and Policy committee
on House File 2833 regarding the pregnancy and childbirth needs of incarcerated women
(March 2014)
Testified in the House of Representatives’ Public Safety Finance and Policy committee
on House File 1247 regarding the pregnancy and childbirth needs of incarcerated women
(March 2015)
Testified in the Senate Judiciary committee on Senate File 1269 regarding the pregnancy
and childbirth needs of incarcerated women (April 2015)
Community Service
Children of Incarcerated Caregivers (formerly Prison Nursery Program), board member
(2014-present)
Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Minnesota, executive board member
(2012-2015)
State of Minnesota - 4th Judicial District, guardian ad litem (2009-present)
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Media & Press
International
1. Social Impact Media Awards (October, 2017). SIMA RAMA: In Utero Panel Discussion.
https://vimeo.com/237128595
2. Zand, S. & Kremer, W. (June, 2017). Podcast - How to be a better mum in jail. World Hacks,
BBC World Service. London, UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p055267t
3. Zand, S. (June, 2017). Film - Allowing mums in jail to hug their children. World Hacks, BBC
World Service. London, UK. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p055267t
National
1. Collins, F. (August, 2017). NIH family members giving back: Rebecca Shlafer. NIH
Director’s Blog. https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2017/08/22/nih-family-members-giving-back-
rebecca-shlafer/
2. Chao, M. (July, 2017). Doulas help maintain family ties for pregnant inmates. US News and
World Report (story republished from the Minnesota Daily)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/minnesota/articles/2017-07-24/doulas-help-
maintain-family-ties-for-pregnant-inmates
3. Shlafer, R. (June, 2017). Opinion: Most prisoners are parents too. It’s unconscionable to keep their children from visiting them. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-ol-le-inmate-visits-20170606-story.html
4. Fetterman, M. (February, 2017). Face-to-face family visits return to some jails. Stateline.
Washington, DC. http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-
analysis/blogs/stateline/2017/02/15/face-to-face-family-visits-return-to-some-jails
5. Quinn, M. (August, 2016). Pregnant in prison? Some states deliver doulas. Governing
Magazine. Washington, DC. http://www.governing.com/topics/health-human-services/gov-
prison-pregnant-doulas.html
6. DeAngelis, T. (June, 2016). The restraint of pregnant inmates. Monitor on Psychology.
Washington, DC. http://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/06/restraint-inmates.aspx
7. Wong, A. (November, 2015). How parental incarceration affects a child’s education. The
Atlantic. Washington, DC. http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/11/how-
parental-incarceration-affects-a-childs-education/414720/
8. Dupey, B. (October, 2015). To help prisoners stay connected, Minnesota allows video chats.
Governing Magazine. Washington, DC. http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/tns-
minnesota-prison-teleconference.html
9. Campbell, O. (June, 2015). Children of the penal system learn hope on the dance floor.
GOOD Magazine. Los Angeles, CA. http://magazine.good.is/articles/dance-school-gives-
hope-to-children-with-incarcerated-parents
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10. Weichselbaum, S. (April, 2015) Hard labor: A doula offers a little comfort for a birth behind bars. The Marshall Project. New York, NY.
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2015/04/15/hard-
labor?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_source=opening-
statement&utm_term=newsletter-20150415-157
11. Heath Resources and Services Administration (September, 2014). Grantee Spotlight and
Digital Stories. Washington, DC. http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/training/grantee_spotlight.asp
12. Price, A. (June, 2014). Rebecca Shlafer, PhD shares her story of service. The Giving Net.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thegivingnet
13. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (May 28, 2013). Program Increases Teen Contraceptive Use http://www.cdc.gov/features/TeenPregnancyPrevention/
Regional/Local
1. Blochwitz, C. (October, 2017). UMN project delivers crocheted toys to sick kids. Minnesota
Daily. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.mndaily.com/article/2017/10/umn-project-delivers-
crocheted-toys-to-sick-kids
2. Rosenblum, G. (September, 2017). Minnesota inmates crochet way to redemption in Project
Teddy Bear. Star Tribune. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-inmates-
crochet-way-to-redemption-in-project-teddy-bear/444518813/
3. Eischens, R. (May, 2017). UMN student’s research hopes to limit the trauma of arrest on
children. Minnesota Daily. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.mndaily.com/article/2017/05/umn-
students-research-hopes-to-limit-trauma-impact-of-arrest-on-children
4. Weber, T. (April, 2017). What happens to kids whose parents are incarcerated? MPR News.
St. Paul, MN. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/04/26/what-happens-to-kids-whose-
parents-are-incarcerated
5. Eischens, R. (December, 2016). U professor’s research impacts treatment of incarcerated
women. Minnesota Daily. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.mndaily.com/article/2016/12/lab-
helps-incarcerated-women-and-their-kids
6. Armstrong-Duarte (November, 2016). CLA undergraduates tackle the impacts of the criminal justice system on families in unique research lab. College of Liberal Arts. Minneapolis, MN.
http://cla.umn.edu/news-events/news/other-side-bars
7. Sawyer, L. (August, 2016). Shackles off: Care for Minnesota’s pregnant inmates is
improving. Star Tribune. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.startribune.com/how-care-for-
pregnancy-is-changing-for-minnesota-s-inmates/389798211/
8. Frisch, S. (Spring, 2016). Research: Children and incarcerated parents. University of
Minnesota Legacy Magazine. Minneapolis, MN. http://give.umn.edu/content/research-
children-and-incarcerated-parents
9. Loeffler, W. (March, 2016). New Washington County project helps kids of incarcerated parents. Woodbury Bulletin. Woodbury, MN.
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http://www.woodburybulletin.com/life/family/3997363-new-washington-county-project-
helps-kids-incarcerated-parents
10. Giles, K. (March, 2016). Washington County jail leads Minnesota in its help for visiting kids.
Star Tribune. Minneapolis, MN. http://www.startribune.com/washington-county-jail-leads-
minnesota-in-its-help-for-visiting-kids/370745571/
11. Cherveny, T. (February, 2016). Coalition opposes lease of Appleton prison. West Central
Tribune. Willmar, MN. http://www.wctrib.com/news/local/3954834-coalition-opposes-lease-
appleton-prison
12. Dupuy, B. (October, 2015). Minnesota prisons add video visitation. Star Tribune.
Minneapolis, MN. http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-department-of-corrections-adds-
video-visitation-to-all-its-facilities/334395871/
13. Weir, W. (August, 2015). Children of incarcerated parents. Freethinking Forum.
Minneapolis, MN.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgO2n5gJG45T3poVzB2YXw/videos
14. Rosaria, R. (April, 2015). Help for pregnant inmates benefit babies - and taxpayers. Pioneer
Press. St. Paul, MN. http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27934903/help-pregnant-
women-behind-could-benefit-kids-and
15. Moore, R. (December, 2014). Taking flight through research. Connect. Minneapolis, MN.
http://www.cehd.umn.edu/Connect/2015/TRIO-McNair-1.html
16. Sawyer, L. (August, 2014). State takes a gentler approach to pregnant women behind bars.
Star Tribune, Minneapolis, MN. http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/272243761.html
17. Du Bois, J. (July, 2014). Pregnant in prison. Access Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.
http://www.accessminnesotaonline.com/2014/07/01/isisrising-doulas/
18. Feinberg, R. (July, 2014). New bill for pregnant inmates goes into effect, but funding isn’t certain. CityPages, Minneapolis, MN.
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2014/07/new_bill_for_pregnant_inmates_goes_into_effect
_but_funding_uncertain.php
19. Morrison, D. (May, 2014). Pregnant and imprisoned. Homepage Feature Story, University of
Minnesota. http://discover.umn.edu/news/health-medicine/isis-rising-prison-doula-project
20. Tigue, K. (April, 2014). Medicaid expansion may help pregnant inmates. Minnesota Daily.
http://www.mndaily.com/news/campus/2014/04/21/medicaid-expansion-may-help-pregnant-
inmates
21. Hellerstedt, W. (Spring, 2014). Broken bonds: Incarceration and parenthood. Healthy
Generations, Center for Leadership Education in Maternal and Child Public Health,
University of Minnesota. http://www.epi.umn.edu/mch/wp-
content/uploads/2013/11/HG2014-Spring.pdf
22. A Public Health Journal (February, 2014). Children with incarcerated parents with Rebecca
Shlafer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-2NDOHWLkc
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23. Clinical and Translational Science Institute (February, 2014). How CTSI can help you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boMAKgAodhI
24. Thaney, J. (February, 2014). What a doula can do: For expectant mothers behind bars, Isis
Rising offers much-needed support. Twin Cities Daily Planet.
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2014/02/14/what-doula-can-do-expectant-mothers-behind-
bars-isis-rising-offers-much-needed-suppo
25. Thaney, J. (February, 2014). What a doula can do. Minnesota Women’s Press.
http://womenspress.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=233&ArticleID=4466
26. Huppert, B. (November 15, 2013). Prison births topic for U of M research. Kare 11.
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27. Huppert, B. (November 14, 2013). Pregnant prison inmates find support during birth. Kare
11. http://archive.kare11.com/Land_of_10000_stories/article/1045579/57/Pregnant-prison-
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28. Knox, B. (November 1, 2013). Broken bonds: What happens to kids when moms and dads go
to prison. Medical Bulletin, Minnesota Medical Foundation, University of Minnesota.
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29. Minnesota Medical Foundation (October 31, 2013). The Isis Rising Doula Project. University
of Minnesota. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL2xRGoeXTQ
30. Minnesota Medical Foundation (October 29, 2013). Helping children with incarcerated
parents. University of Minnesota. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7nl47q6Ry8
31. Olson, J. (June 15, 2013). ‘Sesame Street’ helps kids of imprisoned parents cope. Star
Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/local/south/211315751.html
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33. Olson, J. (June 12, 2013). U prof to study Sesame Street’s effort to help kids with jailed
parents. Star Tribune Blog. http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/211217921.html
34. Snowbeck, C. (June 12, 2013). New Muppet helps children of incarcerated parents. Pioneer
Press. http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_23445605/sesame-streets-workshop-helps-
develop-support-program-kids
35. Johnson, B. (April 15, 2013). AHC: Gamechanger: Rebecca Shlafer, Health Talk Blog,
University of Minnesota Academic Health Center.
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