The purpose of this paper is to identify and explore those characteristics of at-risk youth who have succeeded in overcoming adverse environmental conditions and to focus on the role of law-related education (LRE) in promoting the development of those characteristics that lead to healthy behavior. At-risk youth are defined as those who have been subject to a combination of interrelated biological, psychological, and social factors that result in a greater likelihood for the development of delinquency, substance abuse, or other anti-social and self-destructive behaviors. Resiliency is the ability to overcome successfully the effects of a high-risk environment. Resilient children are identified as demonstrating: (1) social competence, including care for others and good communication skills; (2) problem solving and critical thinking skills; and (3) a sense of autonomy. While LRE is not a panacea for the complex problems facing youth-at-risk, the three factors identified as critical to resiliency are explicit objectives of LRE curriculums. LRE can foster resilience to risk factors among students. (LH)