<![CDATA[Early marriage remains one of the social issues that requires attention from various stakeholders because it can have significant impacts on health, education, social conditions, and the economic well-being of young families. The lack of understanding among adolescents and parents regarding the minimum legal age of marriage and the readiness required to establish a family highlights the need for preventive education and socialization programs. This community service activity aimed to increase the understanding of students, adolescents, parents, and community members regarding the minimum legal age of marriage and to raise awareness of the risks and negative impacts of early marriage. The activity was conducted at Pondok Pesantren Modern Darussalam, Cambai District, involving the Head of the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) of Cambai District, a Field Supervisor, and representatives of the Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (DP3A) of Prabumulih City. The activity employed several methods, including educational presentations, socialization, discussions, and question-andanswer sessions. The materials covered the legal provisions regarding the minimum age of marriage under Law Number 16 of 2019, marriage registration procedures, religious perspectives on marriage readiness, and the social and economic impacts of early marriage. The results indicated an improvement in participants' understanding of the minimum legal age of marriage, the importance of adequate preparation before marriage, and the various risks associated with early marriage. This activity is expected to strengthen preventive awareness and encourage the involvement of families, educational institutions, government agencies, and communities in preventing early marriage.]]>
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