<![CDATA[Child marriage is still a serious legal problem in Indonesia, even though there are various regulations that limit this behavior, such as the Marriage Law and the Child Protection Law. Social, economic, and cultural factors, as well as the lack of legal awareness of the community, are the main causes of the high rate of child marriage, including in Puncu District, Kediri Regency. The practice of marriage dispensation that is easy to obtain, especially due to pregnancy outside of marriage and social pressure, worsens this condition. This community service uses the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach method which is oriented towards strengthening/empowering the community in an area. By using techniques and analysis in accordance with the guidelines for community service methodology to answer existing problems. The negative impacts of child marriage include health problems, dropping out of school, economic limitations, and increased risk of divorce and domestic violence. Prevention efforts are carried out through a holistic approach that includes education, economic empowerment, legal strengthening, and the active role of various parties, including the government, non-governmental organizations, and religious leaders. Policies that have been implemented in Puncu District, such as legal strengthening and education, show a decrease in the number of requests for marriage dispensation and success in preventing child marriage. A comprehensive approach is expected to reduce the number of child marriages and protect children's rights to ensure a better future for the younger generation.]]>
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