| dc.description.abstract | The phenomenon of homelessness and begging has long been a social problem
disrupting the comfort of the community in North Sumatra, with a total of 3,597
individuals recorded by the Medan City Central Bureau of Statistics in 2023.
According to Law No. 11 of 2009 concerning Social Welfare, homeless people and
beggars are categorized as Social Welfare Problem Holders (PMKS) who require
priority in social welfare services due to social dysfunction. The Government of
North Sumatra Province, through the UPTD Social Services for Homeless and
Beggars in Binjai, conducts rehabilitation through skills development programs
aimed at restoring the social functions of the residents. This study aims to identify
and analyze the impact of the skills development program on the rehabilitation of
residents at the UPTD. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive
approach, employing in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The
results indicate that the skills development program has a direct positive impact on
rehabilitating the residents, including the restoration of self-confidence,
responsibility towards their future, family, and society, as well as the recovery of
their ability to perform social functions appropriately. Additionally, the residents
experience comprehensive physical and social healing. | en_US |
