Analysis of Legal Protection of Street Children Victims of Exploitation: A Case Study of the Medan City Social Service

Fitria Ramadhani Siregar; Syahranuddin; Muhammad Baihaqi Mubariz

Authors

Fitria Ramadhani Siregar University of Pembangunan Panca Budi
Syahranuddin University of Pembangunan Panca Budi
Muhammad Baihaqi Mubariz University of Pembangunan Panca Budi

Keywords:

Legal Protection, Street Children, Child Exploitation, Social Service, Medan City Introduction

Abstract

This study analyzes the implementation of legal protection for street children who are victims of exploitation in Medan City, with a case study of the Medan City Social Service. Data from the Medan City Social Service in 2023 shows that there are 324 street children identified as victims of exploitation, with forms of exploitation including economic exploitation (65%), sexual exploitation (15%), and other forms of exploitation (20%). This problem requires serious handling considering its impact on children's growth and development and future. This study uses an empirical juridical method with a legal sociology approach. Data collection was carried out through field observations, in-depth interviews with officials of the Medan City Social Service, social workers, street children, and related stakeholders, as well as documentation studies. Data analysis uses a qualitative descriptive method with a focus on aspects of the implementation of legal protection and the effectiveness of street child handling programs. The results of the study show that the implementation of legal protection for street children victims of exploitation in Medan City is not optimal, due to several factors, namely limited human resources and the budget of the Social Service, weak coordination between related institutions, lack of community participation, and the complexity of socio-economic problems of street children's families. The handling program carried out by the Social Service includes psychosocial assistance, the provision of educational assistance, family empowerment, and social rehabilitation, but the success rate has only reached 45% of the set target. This study recommends strengthening the implementation of legal protection through: increasing the budget and capacity of social service human resources, developing an integrated coordination system between institutions, strengthening family empowerment programs, and optimizing community participation in the protection of street children.

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