"From domestic abuse to mass shootings to gender discrimination, through the eyes of children and the grieving, this issue speaks of the needless harm so many have endured. But it also celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and our genuine desire to build not only durable, beautiful bridges over raging rivers (see the feature with Jerome O’Connor for inspiration there) but also to bridge the gaps in knowledge and understanding so crucial to ensuring peace and justice for all." -Erin O'Neill Armendarez