To support the aforementioned topic, the authors included a rather detailed literature review. The literature review hours over different readings which present various topics that focus on what the text describes as “protective mechanisms [which] foster resilience and success among African American youths.” (p.65). The literature review hours over many different ideas that can aid young in becoming more resilient. Ideas such as using certain mechanisms (risk modification, following exposure, initiating self-efficacy, and self-esteem; and presentation of positive opportunities), or focusing on classroom exposure rather than just the family component, or even more specifically The Brothers Project, which is a project that targeted at-risk youth
