Thursday, January 8, 2015

Ivey Appointed as Chief Juvenile Court Counselor in Judicial District 16

Raleigh
Jan 8, 2015
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Lawrence Furman Ivey Jr. as Chief Court Counselor in Judicial District 16, which encompasses Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties.
Furman IveyIvey assumed this post last fall.

In this new position, Ivey provides oversight to the district’s daily operations, which involve the intake, probation and post-release supervision of adjudicated juveniles. Along with providing supervision to court counselors and office staff, he assigns, reviews and evaluates the counseling and court service activities of the juvenile justice professionals on staff.

Ivey, a 28-year juvenile justice veteran, began his career with the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile Services Division in September 1986. His most recent position, where he worked for 14 years, was as a court counselor supervisor for Robeson County. Ivey’s service to his community includes a six-year stint as vice chairman of the Robeson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. 

Ivey graduated from the University of North Carolina – Pembroke with a bachelor’s degree in history.
 

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Contact: Diana Kees
Phone: 919-436-3147