The Effectiveness of the AMAN (Assistance, Humane, Trustworthy, and Comfortable) Program in Controlling Vagrants and Beggars in the City of Pekanbaru
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Effectiveness, AMAN Operational Program, Enforcement, Homelessness, BeggingAbstract
The city of Pekanbaru is facing an increase in the number of vagrants and beggars (gepeng) due to high economic growth and urbanization. To address this issue, Local Regulation No. 12 of 2008 on Social Order was implemented, which regulates the control, data collection, guidance, and social rehabilitation of these vulnerable groups. One of the efforts made is through Operation AMAN (Assistance, Humanity, Trust, Comfort) carried out by the Social Service in collaboration with the Indonesian National Armed Forces, the Indonesian National Police, the Public Order Agency, the Transportation Agency, the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, the Health Agency, and the DP3APM. This program aims to create social order, reduce the number of gepeng, and restore the dignity and welfare of those living on the streets. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Operation AMAN and the control of street children in the city of Pekanbaru. The method
used is qualitative through interviews and observations in four strategic locations with informants from the Public Order Agency and street children. The analysis is based on five indicators of effectiveness, namely program understanding, target accuracy, timeliness, achievement of objectives, and real change. The results of the study show that although Operation AMAN is carried out routinely, it has not been effective because economic and skills development has not been optimal and public awareness is low. Therefore, an integrated strategy is needed through economic empowerment, training, public education, and consistent law enforcement so that the results are sustainable.
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