Social Defense is an important concept in the field of social work that refers to the protection of society from conditions that lead to crime, delinquency, exploitation, neglect, and other forms of social disorganization. It also aims to rehabilitate, reform, and reintegrate individuals who have violated laws or are at risk of engaging in anti-social behavior. Rather than focusing only on punishment, social defense emphasizes prevention, correction, treatment, and social reintegration through professional social work interventions. The concept of social defense developed as societies recognized that crime and deviant behavior often arise due to poverty, unemployment, family disorganization, lack of education, substance abuse, mental illness, and social inequality. Modern social work considers offenders and vulnerable individuals as products of their environment as well as personal circumstances. Therefore, social defense seeks to address the root causes of anti-social behavior while ensuring the safety and welfare of the community. The primary objectives of social defense include the prevention of crime, protection of vulnerable groups, rehabilitation of offenders, maintenance of social order, and promotion of social justice. It seeks to reduce recidivism by providing opportunities for education, vocational training, counseling, family support, and community participation. Social