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This study aims to analyze the administrative protection of children from violence in the United Arab Emirates through a dual approach that integrates legal and Sharia dimensions, considering it a core issue related to societal security, family stability, and human capital development. The study is based on the assumption that administrative protection is no longer merely a regulatory measure or an emergency response to individual cases, but has evolved into a strategic option reflecting institutional maturity and the state’s capacity to manage social risks through a sustainable preventive approach. The study adopts a descriptive analytical methodology. It examines the conceptual framework of administrative protection, clarifying the fundamental distinction between administrative and criminal protection, with an emphasis on prevention and early intervention rather than subsequent punishment. The study also reviews the legal foundations of administrative protection in the UAE, particularly legislation granting competent authorities’ proactive powers to intervene upon suspicion of child abuse, while maintaining proportionality and respecting family privacy. It further highlights the competent administrative bodies and their operational mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of institutional integration and the multiplicity of roles among social, educational, health, and security institutions. The study discusses preventive administrative measures and early intervention as the cornerstone of the protection system, given their effectiveness in reducing violations before their psychological and social consequences escalate. From a Sharia perspective, the study examines the Islamic vision of child protection and demonstrates the compatibility of administrative protection with the objectives of Sharia, particularly the preservation of life, lineage, and intellect, and the prevention of harm. It also addresses key administrative and Sharia related challenges, such as tensions with family privacy, weak community reporting, and the risks of misuse of discretionary authority.
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