Article 15 of the Saudi Protection from Abuse Law

The Law is not limited to dealing with cases of abuse after they occur; it is also concerned with preventing them before they happen. This article therefore obliges the Ministry, in cooperation with the relevant bodies, to take all appropriate preventive measures for protection from abuse, including, by way of example and not limitation:

1. Spreading awareness of the concept of abuse, its seriousness, and its harmful effects on the individual's character and on the stability and cohesion of society.
2. Addressing behavioral phenomena in society that contribute to creating an environment conducive to abuse.
3. Providing documented statistical information on cases of abuse, to be used in setting treatment mechanisms and in research and studies.
4. Strengthening awareness and education programs through the media and other bodies.
5. Organizing specialized training programs for everyone concerned with dealing with cases of abuse, including judges, arresting and investigation officers, doctors, specialists and others.
6. Making members of society, especially the groups most exposed to abuse, aware of their rights under Sharia and law.
7. Intensifying family guidance programs.
8. Supporting and conducting scientific research and specialized studies on protection from abuse.

The phrase "without limitation" means this list is examples, and the Ministry may take other appropriate preventive measures. In practice, this article puts into effect the Law's objectives in Article 2, such as spreading awareness, addressing behavioral phenomena and creating scientific and practical mechanisms for dealing with abuse.