Nowhere in the world today are the forces of violence more evident than in cities. Pain, fear, despair and cynicism are the everyday experience of millions. Countless lives are destroyed. Yet it is also in cities that individuals and organizations of various kinds, many initiated and supported by churches, are finding creative ways to rebuild community amidst violence. By highlighting the courageous and imaginative work of local communities and action groups seeking to overcome violence in seven cities, this book is a rich resource of ideas, encouragement and hope for those determined to confront the violence in their own contexts.