| dc.description.abstract | Child marriage remains a social problem that requires serious attention from the Indonesian government. Through the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KPPPA), the government has established the National Strategy for the Prevention of Child Marriage (STRANAS PPA) as a strategic step to reduce the number of early marriages. This study aims to analyze the implementation of STRANAS PPA through activities at Muhammadiyah 2 Private High School in Medan.
The research method used was descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques included interviews, observation, documentation, and literature review. The research location was Muhammadiyah 2 Private High School in Medan. The informants included the North Sumatra Provincial Education Office, the principal, guidance counselors, biology teachers, and students. The research analysis utilized the theory of Wheelen and Hunger (2012) with three indicators of strategy implementation: program determination, budget determination, and procedure determination.
The research results indicate that: (1) Program Determination, with the establishment of the PIK-R (Youth Information and Counseling Center) extracurricular activity, which functions as an educational platform on reproductive health and the prevention of child marriage; (2) Budget Determination, sourced from school self-funding and the School Operational Assistance (BOS) Fund; and (3) Procedure Determination, with the implementation of school regulations, guidance and counseling, and parenting meetings as a form of synergy between teachers, students, and parents. However, the National Strategy for the Prevention of Child Marriage (STANAS PPA) has not been fully disseminated by the government to all schools. Limited human resources, budget, and the lack of a specific reproductive health curriculum are also major challenges. Muhammadiyah 2 Private High School in Medan City has attempted to implement the principles of STRANAS PPA through various school-based activities, although further support and coordination from the government is still needed for optimal policy implementation. | en_US |
