How Deluxson Yogarajah Escaped the Criminal Justice System to Mentor At-Risk Youth

In this episode, I sit down with Deluxson Yogarajah, a youth violence prevention worker and psychotherapy student who went from committing fraud while studying criminology to mentoring the very kids he once could’ve become.Deluxson opens up about growing up in Jane and Finch, witnessing domestic violence, navigating poverty, and stepping into criminal life after years of staying on the right path. He shares how being falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit led him to double down on the ones he did—and why getting arrested became the wake-up call that changed his life. Today, he’s helping youth break cycles of violence, trauma, and survival through mentorship, mental health advocacy, and his grassroots organization Finding Your Heart.Key Takeaways:Hear how Deluxson went from excelling in school to committing fraud while studying criminal lawUnderstand the emotional weight of growing up in a home shaped by addiction and domestic violenceLearn why a false accusation triggered a spiral—and how getting caught became the turning pointDiscover how he rebuilt his life from $60 in the bank to becoming a full-time mentor and leaderExplore the youth programs he’s built to prevent the next generation from repeating the same mistakesGet inspired by how one person believing in him sparked an entire movement of changeStay connected with Jordana: • Instagram: @jordanagoldlist • YouTube: Who Judges the Judge? • Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com