Jurnal Kebijakan Publik
Vol 16, No 1 (2025)

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SPECIAL SOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS IN OVERCOMING SOCIAL WELFARE

Andrean Putra Sinaga (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Wiro Oktavius Ginting (Universitas Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2025

Abstract

Economic problems are a complex problem in the city of Medan, which makes some people forced to make a living on the streets. The Medan City government's efforts to overcome street children are by issuing Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2003 concerning the Prohibition of Homeless and Begging for the Immoral in Medan City. This study aims to analyze and describe the implementation of the Social Rehabilitation Program Policy for Children and Adolescents in overcoming the problem of social welfare services in the city of Medan. The research method used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out by interview, observation and documentation techniques. The data obtained is analyzed qualitatively with a theoretical approach to policy implementation proposed by Smith (1973) including 4 indicators, namely Idealized policy, target group, implementing organization, and environmental factor. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Social Rehabilitation Policy for Children and Adolescents in overcoming the Social Welfare Service Authority in the city of Medan in carrying out the program is running well and in accordance with its duties and functions. However, coordination between the Medan City Social Service and the sub-district and sub-district in socializing PPKS problems in each region in handling it is important. It is hoped that the Medan City Social Service will soon have a social protection house

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JKP

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Environmental Science Social Sciences

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Jurnal Kebijakan Publik contains articles and scientific papers in the form of research and non-research results, both in government institutions or in the community. This journal focuses on the theoretical and practical study of public policy starting from the formulation, implementation, and ...