Why Beggs Become Back After Rehabilitation: A Case Study In Three Regions In North Sumatera, Indonesia

Abstract

The social problem of homeless beggars (sprawl) is a social phenomenon that cannot be avoided. The rehabilitation program carried out by the local government does not make beggars leave begging activities. This paper analyzes the dominant factors that cause beggars to return to begging after rehabilitation. This study was conducted in three areas in North Sumatra Province, namely the city of Medan, Binjai, and the district of Deli Serdang. This study uses a qualitative method which is expected to provide a more specific and in-depth perspective. Data was collected using interview techniques and limited group discussions. The analysis uses a qualitative approach by dividing the subject according to thematic. The results of this study found that the factor of housing or housing, the element of limited employment and lack of work skills, and the aspect of surrender to a fate caused beggars who had received rehabilitation to return to begging because they had no other choice to get money and beggars considered that begging is fate. Them and must be lived to survive.