Featuring Judge Courtney A. Wachal & Judge Shayla M. Lewis – A New Era of Justice in Kansas City
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Judge Courtney A. Wachal of Kansas City Municipal Division 203 and Judge Shayla M. Lewis, the first judge to serve the newly established Women In Need (WIN) of Change Court.
Judge Wachal leads the only court in Kansas City with exclusive jurisdiction over domestic violence ordinance violations, including intimate partner violence, child abuse, and protective order violations. Her work centers on accountability, safety, and justice for families and survivors.
Judge Lewis presides over the WIN Court, a trauma-responsive specialty court designed to support women in transition. Focused on recovery, independence, and self-worth, WIN provides tools for lasting transformation by addressing the root causes of criminal behavior—particularly trauma.
Together, these two judges are redefining what justice looks like for women and families in Kansas City. Don’t miss this conversation on trauma-informed justice, recovery, and the power of second chances.
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