Education
M.S. Human Development and Family Science, Auburn University, 2021
M.Ed. Rehabilitation Counseling, Auburn University, 2007
B.S. Rehabilitation Services, Auburn University, 2004
Research interests
• Commercial Sexual Exploitation/Sex Trafficking
• Trauma
• Global Issues
• Nonprofit Leadership
Clinical interests
• Trauma
• Sexual assault and exploitation
Publications/Posters/Papers
Furlong, C. , & Hinnant, B. (in press). Experiences of sexual assault and financial stability: Sense of control as a potential mechanism. Violence Against Women.
Furlong, C. (2021, November). Sexual assault and links to sense of control and economic and marital stability. National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). https://www.ncfr.org/index.php/ncfr-2021
Furlong, C. (2021, November). Sexual assault and links to sense of control and economic and marital stability. National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).
https://www.ncfr.org/index.php/ncfr-2021
Dow, C. (2013, March). Global challenges and social innovations [Video]. TEDx Auburn University.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezQ9Md5oo3
Courses taught
HUSC 2000:Hunger Studies
HDFS 4670:Parent Education
HONR 1087:Translating Research into Social Change
Research projects
Sex Trafficking Indicators, Predictors, and Outcomes
Sex Trafficking Indicators and Predictors: An Analysis of 1,264 Case Files of Survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation in Atlanta
Sexual assault and links to sense of control and financial stability
Auburn University RESTORE Lab, 2019-2020
Accomplishments
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Associate Licensed Counselor
Certified Grant Writer
Women's Philanthropy Board Scholarship
Jeanne M. Priester Fellowship for Doctoral Study
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society
Nu Lambda Mu International Honor Society
Distinguished Future Faculty
Auburn University's 2012 Young Alumni of the Year Award
Featured in the “Young Influencers List” in Brad Lomenick’s book, The Catalyst Leader
Fun Facts
Favorite quotes/sayings?
"Compassion is not the relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity." -Pema Chödrönc
"What didn't kill me didn't make me stronger — but it did make me funnier." -A meme I saw once
If you could study any random thing other than HDFS/MFT, what would it be?
Based on my unhealthy obsession with HGTV, I'd probably study interior design.
What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Individuals who are thinking about graduate school should be highly self-motivated and extremely interested in the subject matter. Graduate school is hard work — it helps if you can find elements of the experience that you can enjoy.
